Kristine Pamela Garcia, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Family Medicine and Community Health, is the 2025 recipient of the Sylvan Eisman Outstanding Primary Care Physician Award. Dr. Kristine Pamela Garcia is a dedicated physician whose exceptional care for socially and economically marginalized patients - including refugees and immigrants, individuals with substance use disorders, and those living with HIV and Hepatitis - exemplifies the highest standards of clinical excellence. She has pioneered innovative programs, including mobile street medicine for communities at high risk of overdose, co-located primary care for persons living with HIV, and patient-centered primary care medical home for refugees, while providing comprehensive primary care and mentoring the next generation of physicians. Through her compassionate, community-focused approach, Dr. Garcia sets a standard of excellence in patient care and equitable healthcare delivery. Learn more about Dr. Garcia