Meet the Team

Anthony Galicia, MD

Sam Karas Acute Rehabilitation Center Medical Director
Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Since 2003, Dr. Galicia has served as Medical Director of the Rehabilitation Unit at Natividad. Each morning, Dr. Galicia leads our interdisciplinary team of Therapists, Nurses, Social Worker and Admission Coordinators in daily rounds for all current and pending patients. As Medical Director, he plays a key role not only in assuring that patient care meets Medicare standards, but also in setting the tone of excellence for the unit. His daily rounds ensure that every team member is up to speed on the status of each patient and that our care, as a team, is constantly moving forward toward optimal rehabilitation. When asked about his passion for rehab, Dr. Galicia explains, “My goal is to have patients fulfill their potential and live out their lives at the highest possible level of independence and satisfaction.”

Board-Certified Physiatrist with more than 20 years of experience in the following hospital and clinic settings:

Graduate of the University of California at Davis and The Chicago Medical School.

Stanford residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Natividad Chairman for Bioethics and Physician Well-Being Committees; member of Service Director Committee, Medicine Service Improvement Committee, and Quality Review Committee.

Recipient of Faculty Teaching Award from the University of California, San Francisco Family Practice Residency Program at Natividad (2002-2003, 2009-2010).

Devoted husband and father of two girls.

Resident of the Salinas community for 20 years.

Avid Hiker who enjoys exploring Point Lobos with his family.

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) in high school.

Coffee drinker; it’s his favorite beverage.