Biography
Christopher Garces, M.D., is a board certified general surgeon specializing in breast surgery. He sees patients in Saginaw, Bay City and Tawas. Dr. Garces wanted to become a surgeon specializing in cancer treatment after watching his father pass away from an abdominal sarcoma, a rare cancer that effects the abdomen, when he was just 17. “I knew I wanted to make a difference for other cancer patients,” he added.
Philosophy of Care
Individualized, compassionate and comprehensive care are essential when Dr. Garces is working with his patients to customize a plan that will meet their needs. “It is important to me that my patients are involved in their care planning. I take time to educate them on their disease process and make sure they are aware of their treatment options,” said Dr. Garces.
Special Interests and Procedures
- Mastectomy with option for immediate reconstruction
- Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) with option for immediate reconstruction
- Sensory reinnervation of the nipple after NSM
- Lumpectomy with non-wire localization (RFID)
- Breast mass excision for benign disease
- Duct excision for nipple discharge
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Targeted axillary dissection
- Axilla mass excision
- Infusaport placement
- Treatment of melanoma
Employed By
MyMichigan Medical Group
(Note: Providers who are not employed by MyMichigan Medical Centers or MyMichigan Medical Group
may bill you separately for their services.)
Education
Medical School
- 2001
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, DOCTOR OF MEDICINE
Residency
- 2008
- Shands Hospital at University of Florida, Gainsville, FL, GENERAL SURGERY
Fellowship
- 2005
- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, RESEARCH BREAST ONCOLOGY SURGERY
Clinical Interests & Special Procedures
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Axilla Mass Excision
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Melanoma Treatment
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Infusaport Placement
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Breast Mass Excision for Benign Disease
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Nipple-sparing Mastectomy (NSM) with Option for Immediate Reconstruction
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Sensory reinnervation of the Nipple after NSM
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Lumpectomy with Non-Wire Localization (RFID)
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Targeted Axillary Dissection
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Duct Excision for Nipple Discharge
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Mastectomy with Option for Immediate Reconstruction
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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Breast Surgeons
- Fellow - American College of Surgeons
Philosophy
“It is important to me that my patients are involved in their care planning. I take time to educate them on their disease process and make sure they are aware of their treatment options.”
Participating Insurances*
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Aetna
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Blue Care Network
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Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Plus Blue (Medicare Advantage)
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Trust PPO
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Cigna - Priority Health Strategic Alliance
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ConnectCare - MyMichigan Health
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ConnectCare - Northwood University
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HAP HMO
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HAP Medicare Advantage HMO
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Humana Choice Care
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Humana Gold Choice (PFFS)
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McLaren Health Plan - Commercial
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McLaren Health Plan - Medicaid
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McLaren Medicare Advantage HMO
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid
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Meridian Medicare Advantage
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Molina - Medicaid
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Molina Dual DSNP
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Optum VA Choice
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Priority Health HMO
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Priority Health Medicare Advantage HMO
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Priority Health Medicare Advantage PPO
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Priority Health PPO
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Railroad Medicare
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TriCare East- Humana Military
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United Health Care Medicaid
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United Health Care Medicare Advantage
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United Health Care Medicare Dual Complete DSNP
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United Healthcare Commercial
*Insurance Disclaimer
These are the insurance plans in which this individual is a "participating provider".
This provider may accept other insurance, but your costs may be higher if they do not "participate" in your plan.
