Mekka R. Garcia
1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 2400, 
Allentown, PA 

Overview

Philosophy of care | My goal is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for children with neurological conditions. My approach is centered on understanding my patients and their families, ensuring their medical and emotional needs are met throughout their treatment journey. | Why I entered medicine | Inspired by my grandmother, I was always drawn to children and caring for them. Throughout my schooling, my fascination for the human body and its complexities grew. In college, I was drawn to research and found my true calling in patient care, where I could directly impact the lives of my patients and their families. | Personal interests | I enjoy traveling, hiking, fishing and time with my family.

Her top areas of expertise are Leukodystrophy, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, and Osteotomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Yale University School Of Medicine, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 2013

Residency

Pediatrics, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY- 2021

Specialties

Pediatric Neurology

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology

Fellowships

Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA- 2025

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetroPlus Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

LVPG Pediatric Neurology-1210 Cedar Crest
1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 2400, Allentown, PA 18103

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Garcia has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Seizures
Neurofibromatosis
Glioma

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. Mekka R. Garcia a top-rated expert for Osteotomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mekka R. Garcia is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteotomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Mekka R. Garcia specialize in?

While Dr. Mekka R. Garcia is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Osteotomy, Leukodystrophy, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.

Does Dr. Mekka R. Garcia participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Mekka R. Garcia has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteotomy. You can view a list of Dr. Mekka R. Garcia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Mekka R. Garcia accept my insurance?

Dr. Mekka R. Garcia accepts most major insurance plans, including Avalon Health Care and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 610-402-3888 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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