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American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryPatient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 136 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
December 18, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERShe was extremely attentive and kind. Very pleased with her professionalism [TRANSLATED]
November 20, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERThe best doctor I've ever had! Sincere, friendly and a very excellent surgeon.
November 19, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERExcellent results and relatively pain free surgery.
October 24, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Garcia was professional. No issues or concerns.
October 17, 2025EXTERNAL SITEShe is amazing! Great listener!
October 09, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Garcia is not only a great surgeon but also a very kind, genuinely cares about the patient. I can't say how wonderful she is!!!
September 18, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr Garcia's skills and professional knowledge are paramount to her success as a gifted surgeon.
August 21, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTEROne of the best hand specialists not only for elders but children as well
August 16, 2025PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERShe is amazing!
August 13, 2025PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERDr. Garcia is both deeply caring and exceptionally skilled. She explained every step clearly, performed my son's surgery with precision and personally overall his recovery. We are grateful for her expertise and warmth.
July 31, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERShe demands respect!! I liked her alot ! I'm glad she is doing my next 3 surgeries on my hands
July 30, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERShe's awesome!
July 05, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERThe surgery Dr. Garcia performed on me was tricky and detailed. She has always gone the extra mile explaining everything and I feel so fortunate that she is my surgeon. I always leave well informed and positive after our appointments. She really is a wonderful person!
July 02, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERShe is a very good listener and helps assist in accomplishing my much needed schedule.
July 02, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERAwesome!
May 06, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERShe was great. Very knowledgeable, she explained everything so I understood it.
April 26, 2025PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERVery nice and personable will recommend others.
April 24, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERShe is Awesome ! ! ! The surgery hardly bled afterwards. The pain was not bad at all. I was able to move my hand and arm very well and have improvment more than i was expecting. Will definately refer people to her.
April 23, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERWonderful Dr.
April 23, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr Garcia is an asset to the University of Utah Orthopedic. Very knowledgeable and caring. Thank you for your excellent care.
March 27, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERCaring provider
March 20, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERBrittany was great !
February 26, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Brittany Garcia answered all my questions and thoroughly examined me to make sure I know procedures to follow.
January 17, 2025EXTERNAL SITEShe was great. Would recommend her to anyone that needs an orthopedic surgeon.
January 08, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERThe best of care better than IHC physician who previously did trigger finger release
January 02, 2025ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr Garcia is a fantastic doctor and she really cares about her patients and their recovery. I'd recommend her to anyone who needs a hand or upper extremity specialist.
November 21, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr Garcia made me feel very comfortable m. She explained everything to me and was very nice and made me feel calm. I had an excellent experience. I would recommend her to everyone that I know.
November 20, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERShe is personable as well as professional
November 15, 2024PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERShe is so kind, speaks softly and kindly to my child and took everything with sincere care
October 10, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERBrittany Garcia was very friendly and made me feel calm and comfortable, great experience overall.
September 26, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERExcellent Doctor highly trained and very good listener with high degree of empathy
September 26, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERAfter explaining I have adhd and am hyperactive in my sleep, Dr Garcia immediately knew to offer a hard cast as a preventative measure. I explained I typically need more numbing and she made sure to check in with me and not only BELIEVED me and gave me extra, she made sure there was plenty more just in case. We ended up needing the extra. She was so amazing, making sure to answer all of my questions. best surgical experience with a surgeon.
September 13, 2024PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERShe is AMAZING. Can't thank her enough for the great job she did. Such a kind and patient person. We got lucky to work with her.
September 07, 2024PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERMy daughter was very nervous going into this appointment and Dr. Garcia was AMAZING with her. She talked to my daughter in a way that she could understand what she was explaining, she didn't ignore my daughter's concerns or feelings. I would 100% recommend anyone to Dr. Garcia!
July 15, 2024PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERAsk to skip preliminary appointment. Complete waste of time with zero benefit. I hope you actually get to see this doctor.
July 04, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERShe did a great job treating me and giving me a high level of care.
June 21, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERProvides professionalism and integrity to all members of the staff and patient. Dr Garcia has always been respectful and supportive of me and my care. I am very grateful and thankful for having her as part of my team!!
June 09, 2024PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERTop Notch Dr! I was thankful to her love and patience with my daughter being so scared and needing surgery.
June 06, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERShe is my dr and also my great granddaughters. She has really helped both of us!
May 10, 2024PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERShe was so nice to us. Explain everything in a way that we understand, very caring with our baby. We like her a lot
May 09, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTEREs un muy buen ser humano y excelente profesional
May 03, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERBy the time I arrived for my appointment I had not one, but two areas of concern. Both were treated quickly and cheerfully! It was a delight to have her as a provider.
May 02, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr. Garcia is a compassionate, caring and trustworthy medical professional. Throughout my appointment the medical associates and Dr. Garcia were amazing!
April 29, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERUnderstanding, caring and very professional.
March 28, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERVery compassionate energetic resourceful and trustable
March 07, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERDr Garcia is a true professional and compassionate doctor, i felt quite at ease with her. She is a good listener, and understands the needs of her patients i believe. I trust her recommendations and plans for treatment now and in the future.
February 29, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERReceived excellent care from Dr. Garcia. I highly recommend!
February 29, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERVery professional, informative and thorough.
February 09, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERShe's great. She's given me and my great granddaughter amazing care!
January 19, 2024ORTHOPAEDICS CENTERShe's a fantastic doctor lessons, and truly cares about you. I recommend her to everyone. Thank you, Laura.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Assistant Professor
Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryEducation history
Fellowship Pediatric/Congenital Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy Reconstruction - Shriners Hospital for Children Fellow Fellowship Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery - Stanford University School of Medicine Fellow Residency Orthopaedic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Administrative Chief Resident Residency Orthopaedic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident Professional Medical Medicine - University of New Mexico School of Medicine M.D. Undergraduate Major: Chemistry; Minor: Social Welfare Policy - University of New Mexico B.A. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Garcia BN, Lu C, Stephens A, Kazmers N, Wei C, Sauer B, Tyser A (). Risk of Fusion or Reoperation after FCA or PRC for Stage II SLAC/SNAC: A Propensity Score Analysis of 502 Wrists. (Epub ahead of print) JBJS Essent Surg Tech.
- Roca H, Maughan-Egbert G, Garcia BN, Kazmers NH (2025). Evaluation of Test-Retest Reliability for the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Upper Extremity and Pain Interference Computer Adaptive Tests in a Hand Surgery Population. J Hand Surg Am, 50(6), 648-655. (Read full publication)
- Maughan G, Kim J, Arbon J, Roca H, Garcia BN, Kazmers NH (2024). Establishing the Patient Acceptable Symptoms State for the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire in a Postoperative Carpal Tunnel Surgery Population. J Hand Surg Am, 50(2), 156-163. (Read full publication)
- Daryoush JR, Roca H, Garcia BN, Kazmers NH (2025). The Displaced Fleck Sign: Description of a Radiographic Finding Consistent with Grade III Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears with Stener Lesions. J Hand Surg Am. (Read full publication)
- Maughan G, Madiraju A, Roca H, Garcia BN, Kazmers NH (2024). Long-term outcomes and resource Utilization related to upper extremity off-roading vehicle injuries. J Hand Microsurg, 17(2), 100202. (Read full publication)
- Daryoush JR, Rogers MJ, Hubbard JC, Arbon J, Zhang C, Presson AP, Garcia BN, Kazmers NH (2024). Establishing the Patient-Acceptable Symptom State for the Numeric Rating Scale-Pain Score in a Postoperative Non-Shoulder Hand and Upper-Extremity Population. J Hand Surg Am, 50(1), 10-18. (Read full publication)
- Garcia BN, Stephens AR, Wilkes J, Kazmers NH (2024). Pediatric Digit Replantation: A Nationwide Analysis of Failure Rate, Complications, and Potential Factors Affecting Failure. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 6(2), 222-226. (Read full publication)
- Garcia BN, Tyser A, Roca H, Kazmers NH (2023). Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement and Minimal Clinically Important Difference for Hand Surgeons. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 31(15), 756-765. (Read full publication)
- Garcia BN, Lu CC, Chen W, Stephens AR, Kazmers NH, Sauer BC, Tyser A (2022). Factors Associated With Unplanned Reoperation After 4-Corner Arthrodesis: A Study of 478 Wrists. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 5(1), 1-5. (Read full publication)
- Stephens AR, Garcia BN, Rogers MJ, Zhang C, Himbert C, McFarland MM, Presson AP, Kazmers NH, Tyser AR (2022). Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Arthrodesis: Systematic Review. J Hand Surg Am, 47(3), 218-227.e2. (Read full publication)
- Zeidan, M, Garcia, BN, Lu, C, Stephens, A, Chen, W, Kazmers, NH, Sauer, B, Tyser, AR (2021). Risk of Total Wrist Arthrodesis Following Proximal Row Carpectomy: An Analysis of 1,070 Patients. Electronic Journal of Hand Surgery, The.
- Rogers MJ, Lu CC, Stephens AR, Garcia BN, Chen W, Sauer BC, Tyser A (2020). Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Arthrodesis: A 10-Year Follow-up Study of Complications in 58 Wrists. Hand (N Y), 17(5), 1558944720964972. (Read full publication)
- Garcia BN, Lu CC, Stephens AR, Kazmers NH, Chen W, Leng J, Li L, Sauer BC, Tyser AR (2020). Risk of Total Wrist Arthrodesis or Reoperation Following 4-Corner Arthrodesis or Proximal Row Carpectomy for Stage-II SLAC/SNAC Arthritis: A Propensity Score Analysis of 502 Wrists. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 102(12), 1050-1058. (Read full publication)
- Rane AA, Garcia BN, Wang AA (2019). Closed manipulation under anesthesia for pediatric post-traumatic elbow arthrofibrosis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(2), 340-346. (Read full publication)
- Mascarenas DN, Wurzburger R, Garcia BN, Tomedi A, Mwanthi MA (2016). The promise of home visitation by community health workers in rural Kenya: A protective effect that reduces neonatal illness. Educ Health (Abingdon), 28(3), 181-6. (Read full publication)
Review
- Garcia BN, Fox PM, Lalonde DH, Bellaire LL (2025). Hand and Upper-Extremity Surgeons Are Poised to Lead Efforts in Promoting Sustainability in the Operating Room. [Review]. J Hand Surg Am. (Read full publication)
Book Chapter
- Garcia BN, Shin, A, Wang AA (). Part I: Physical Examination of the Brachial Plexus. In Adult Brachial Plexus Injuries.
- Garcia BN, Hutchinson D (). Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Cerebral Palsy. In Upper Extremity.
- Wang AA, Garcia BN (). Tips and Tricks for Problem Fractures, Lunate and Perilunate Dislocations. In The Upper Extremity. Lunate and Perilunate Dislocations (Volume 1, pp. 168-77).
- Garcia BN, Wang AA, Shin AY (2021). Examination of the Adult Brachial Plexus Patient. In Garcia BN|Wang AA|Shin AY (Ed.), Operative Brachial Plexus Surgery: Clinical Evaluation and Management Strategies (pp. 81-98). (Read full publication)
Abstract
- Grothaus O, Jorgensen A, Maughan G, Anto M, Kazmers NH, Garcia BN (2024). Carbon Footprint of Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Performed in the Procedure Room Versus Operating Room Setting. [Abstract]. J Hand Surg Am, 49(6), 576-582. (Read full publication)
- Garcia BN, Zeidan M, Lu C, Stephens AR, Wei C, Kazmers N, Sauer B, Tyser A (2020). Risk of Fusion or Reoperation following PRC in patients with SLAC/SNAC Wrist Arthritis [Abstract].
- Garcia BN, Tyser A, Stephens A, Kazmers N, Sauer B, Lu C (2018). Risk of Fusion or Reoperation after FCA or PRC for Stage II SLAC/SNAC: A Propensity Matched Cohort Study of 1,118 Patients [Abstract].
- Garcia BN, Mascarenas D, Wurzburger R, Tomedi A (2014). A Community Health Worker Home Visitation Project in Kenya [Abstract]. 62(2), 553.
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