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MaleAbout Alex Mejia Garcia
Biography
Dr. Alex Mejia Garcia is a specialist who works at the Scully-Welsh Cancer Center located at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. He specializes in treating blood cancers such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymphomas, and multiple myeloma. At Scully Welsh Cancer Center, he holds the position of Director of Hematology and Clinical Research.
Dr. Mejia Garcia completed his hematology-oncology fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia before pursuing a fellowship in cancer drug development at UT Health San Antonio MD-Mays Anderson Cancer Center in San Antonio, Texas. He then directed the early-stage drug development program for blood cancers at that institution. Later, he joined the Department of Hematology & Medical Oncology at Cleveland Clinic-Taussig Cancer Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. His clinical and research focus has been on lymphomas and multiple myeloma.
Dr. Mejia Garcia has been the principal investigator in several national clinical trials and industry-sponsored trials for new lymphoma drugs. His research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed publications, including Clinical Cancer Research, Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology, the European Journal of Cancer, Cancer, and the Journal of Clinical Medicine Research.
Dr. Mejia Garcia follows a holistic, team-oriented, and patient-centered approach to cancer treatment. He takes into account not only the disease state, but also each person’s overall health, social support network, culture, and treatment goals. Dr. Mejia Garcia uses the latest cancer research to provide the best possible treatment options for each patient. He is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of his patients and their families. Dr. Mejia Garcia focuses on helping patients understand their disease and treatment options while developing skills that will bring them greater success in their journey by reducing fear, anxiety, and stress.
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center, 2015
- Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2013
- Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2010
- Residency: St. Vincent's Medical Center, 2007
- Medical Education: Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena Escuela De Medicina, 2001
Board Certifications
- Hematology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-05-19, Dr. Mejia Garcia has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Mejia Garcia receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- BeiGene
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
277 ratings, 6 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr. Majia was very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr. Garcia is highly knowledgeable and was able to define the reason of my blood issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr. Mejia Garcia is one of the best doctors I have ever visited.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr. Garcia was wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr Garcia is so caring and compassionate. He explains everything very well and is so supportive, more so then any other doctor I have ever seen. I would highly recommend him for treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr.Garcia is very patient,very kind and very professional!!