About Annabelle L. Garcia, MD

A native of Laredo, TX, Dr. Annabelle Garcia is a San Antonio board-certified dermatologist who performs a variety of general dermatology, surgical and aesthetic procedures. At her practice, Sonterra Dermatology, Dr. Garcia focuses on delivering outstanding results through compassionate care and customized treatment plans. With each patient, Dr. Garcia looks at him or her as a unique individual who deserves customization, which is what she offers. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Dr. Garcia effortlessly communicates and treats a diverse patient base with expertise and quality care. Throughout her distinguished career and training, Dr. Garcia has been called upon to treat complex cases, where she has risen to the challenge time and time again. Highly trained in general medical dermatology, Dr. Garcia has vast knowledge and experience in surgical dermatology procedures to treat various forms of skin cancer. With her warm and friendly demeanor, it’s no wonder that she’s a favorite of her many patients. With expertise in general medical dermatology, Dr. Garcia effectively treats patients of all ages with varied conditions such as acne, eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. She also treats a divergency of pigmentation issues like vitiligo. Dr. Garcia can address assorted hair and nail conditions as well. Experienced in surgical dermatology, Dr. Garcia diagnoses and treats a variety of skin cancer patients. For patients looking for aesthetic and cosmetic procedures, Dr. Garcia provides facial fillers, chemical peels, CoolSculpting, Ultherapy and laser treatments. Starting off at the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg, TX, Dr. Garcia earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in Chemistry and English, graduating Summa Cum Laude. During that time, Dr. Garcia was part of UT-Pan American/Baylor College of Medicine’s Premedical Honors Program. In the summer of 2002, Dr. Garcia participated in a study abroad program at Universidad de Salamanca in Spain. Dr. Garcia earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. From there, she continued training at Baylor College of Medicine and completed her Pediatrics internship at Texas Children’s Hospital/Ben Taub General Hospital. At the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Dr. Garcia trained in Dermatology. She completed her 3-year Dermatology residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital, VA Medical Center and Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Garcia was the Clinic Chief Resident from 2010 to 2011. As the sole owner of Sonterra Dermatology since 2013, Dr. Garcia has transformed the lives of countless patients with her pursuit of excellence. Dr. Garcia has the distinction of being board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology since 2011. Knowledgeable and respected by her peers, Dr. Garcia has been published in more than half a dozen esteemed publications. She’s also presented her findings at major conferences across the Southwest. Always advancing her knowledge and skills, Dr. Garcia is an active researcher with UT Southwestern Medical Center.