About
Cristina Garcia, MD is a family physician who built and led La Cliniquita de Pico Rivera as its sole physician. She served a bilingual community in Pico Rivera, conducting patient communications fluently in both English and Spanish. Her practice accepted managed care plans and participated in the Family PACT program. She offered both virtual and in-person appointments throughout the week, giving patients flexible access to her care. In April 2026, Dr. Garcia transitioned to a full-time staff physician role at Optum Downey in Downey, CA, located less than five miles from her former practice. She expressed deep gratitude to her patients for their role in her journey as a family physician.
Languages
English, Spanish
Who is Dr. Garcia right for?
Dr. Garcia is a strong fit for bilingual patients who prefer care in English or Spanish. She works well with families seeking a consistent, community-rooted family physician. Patients who value flexible scheduling, including virtual visit options, benefit from her approach. Those enrolled in managed care plans or the Family PACT program fit naturally within her practice model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Garcia specializes in family medicine. She provides primary care for patients across a range of ages and health needs. Her training and focus center on ongoing, relationship-based care within the community she serves.
Yes. Dr. Garcia conducts patient care fluently in both English and Spanish. She built her practice specifically to serve the bilingual community in Pico Rivera, and language accessibility has been a core part of her approach.
Dr. Garcia accepted managed care plans assigned to the Optum Care Network, formerly known as AppleCare. Her practice also participated in the Family PACT program.
Yes. Dr. Garcia offered virtual physician visits Monday through Friday from 10am to noon. In-person appointments ran from 1pm to 5pm on the same days, giving patients multiple ways to access her care.
No. La Cliniquita de Pico Rivera permanently closed on April 17, 2026. Dr. Garcia now practices as a full-time staff physician at Optum Downey in Downey, California, located less than five miles from her former practice.
Family PACT is a California program that provides family planning services to eligible low-income individuals. Dr. Garcia's practice participated in the program, expanding access to family planning care for her patient community.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026