RUBEN LUIS GARCIA, M.D.
Medical Practice at Palestine, Athens, TX

License number
Texas F9465
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Specialist
Address
Address
1701 SOUTH Palestine St SUITE A, Athens, TX 75751
Phone
(903) 675-9339
(903) 675-9344 (Fax)

Professional information

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Ruben Luis Garcia, Kaufman TX

Specialties:
Urologist
Address:
709 Ed Hall Dr, Kaufman, TX 75142
1701 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
Education:
University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School (Dallas) - Doctor of Medicine
University of Missouri Hospital - Residency - Urology
University of Missouri Hospital - Residency - Surgery
Board certifications:
American Board of Urology Certification in Urology


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Dr. Ruben L Garcia, Kaufman TX - MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Specialties:
Urology
Address:
Urology Center Of East Texas
709 Ed Hall Dr STE A, Kaufman 75142
(972) 962-2441 (Phone)
Urology Center Of East Texas
1701 S Palestine St STE A, Athens 75751
(903) 675-9339 (Phone)
Certifications:
Urology, 1998
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English, Spanish
Hospitals:
Urology Center Of East Texas
709 Ed Hall Dr STE A, Kaufman 75142
Urology Center Of East Texas
1701 S Palestine St STE A, Athens 75751
East Texas Medical Center
1000 South Beckham St, Tyler 75701
East Texas Medical Center - Gilmer
712 North Wood St, Gilmer 75644
East Texas Medical Center Athens
2000 South Palestine St, Athens 75751
East Texas Medical Center Jacksonville
501 South Ragsdale St, Jacksonville 75766
Education:
Medical School
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Graduated: 1981
University Mo
Graduated: 1982
Graduated: 1986


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Method And Apparatus For Pubic Sling Insertion

US Patent:
2009014, Jun 11, 2009
Filed:
Oct 31, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/262910
Inventors:
RUBEN GARCIA - ATHENS TX, US
DAVID L. NICHOLS - BROWNSBORO TX, US
International Classification:
A61F 13/00, A61B 17/122
US Classification:
600 37, 606151
Abstract:
An adjustable-length support sling assembly for internal placement within a patient includes a generally flat sling member formed of a mesh material. Each respective end of the sling member is permanently affixed to a corresponding anchor member. A portion of the sling member adjacent each respective end is folded upon itself by a predetermined length and releasably secured within an annular slot in the corresponding anchor member. The dimensions of each respective annular slot is selected to retain the corresponding folded portion of the sling member within the slot until sufficient tension is applied by the sling member that exceeds a respective predetermined tension level. The anchor members are securable in the tissue of a patient by means of the proximally-directed prongs.