Monica T Garcia-Buitrago MD FCAP, FIAC

Cytopathology, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Pathology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Professor of Pathology

1611 NW 12nd AveMiami, FL 33139

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Summary

Dr. Monica Garcia is a pathologist in Miami, FL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Jackson Health System, University of Miami Hospital and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She received her medical degree from Escuela Colombiana de Medicina and has been in practice 25 years. She specializes in cytopathology, anatomic pathology, and clinical pathology.

Education & Training

University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Cytopathology, 2005 - 2006
Escuela Colombiana de MedicinaClass of 1989

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Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2005 - 2027
American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
American Board of Pathology Cytopathology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Multiple Myeloma and Mimicry: Gastrointestinal Tract Histologic Findings in Patients Following Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Therapy and Anti-CD38 Monoclonal Antibo...
Domenika Ortiz Requena, Elizabeth A Montgomery, Nemencio R Ronquillo, Monica Garcia-Buitrago, Rhonda K Yantiss
Modern Pathology. 2026-05-01
Dissecting discrepancies in head and neck margin assessment: frozen versus permanent sections.
Jake A Langlie, Gabriella F Rodriguez, Dayra Gutierrez Alonso, Luiz Paulo Guido, Monica T Garcia-Buitrago
American Journal of Clinical Pathology. 2026-03-03
17 citations
AhR Activation Transcriptionally Induces Anti-Microbial Peptide Alpha-Defensin 1 Leading to Reversal of Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis and Colitis.
Manikandan Palrasu, Khadija Kakar, Amarnath Marudamuthu, Hamida Hamida, Shruthi Thada
Gut Microbes. 2025-12-01

Press Mentions

Majority of L.A. Unified Board Favors or Leans Toward Student Vaccine MandateSeptember 8th, 2021
Miller School Pathologists Lead Education Initiative in Latin AmericaJuly 4th, 2024