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Jessica Arias Garau, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Interventional Pain Medicine, Pain Medicine

Speaks

Languages

Spanish

Provider Groups

  • Holy Cross Medical Group

  • Holy Cross Physician Partners

Primary Contact

954-542-7962
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Holy Cross Medical Group

  • Holy Cross Physician Partners

Primary Contact
954-542-7962

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Interventional Pain Medicine
  • Pain Medicine
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Holy Cross Medical Group - Interventional Spine & Pain

1000 NE 56th St
2nd Floor
Oakland Park , FL 33334

Physicians Outpatient Surgery Center

1000 NE 56th St
Fort Lauderdale , FL 33334

About

Dr Arias specializes in Pain Management with the Holy Cross Medical Group.

Insurances Accepted

  • Cigna HMO
  • Molina Exchange
  • Positive Health (Medicare Advantage)
  • United/Neighborhood Health HMO/PPO
  • Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Devoted Health (Medicare Advantage)
  • Humana HMO/PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • SOLIS (Medicare Advantage)
  • Cigna HMO/PPO
  • Simply/Better Health Medicaid
  • Avmed Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Medicare
  • Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Aetna/Coventry Commercial HMO/PPO
  • RR MCARE
  • Sunshine Medicaid
  • Tricare Military
  • Traditional Medicaid
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Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (2007)

Residency:
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (2011)

Fellowship:
Temple University Hospital (Pennsylvania) (2012)

Board Certifications

Pain Medicine, Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Subspecialty (2013)

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, American Board of (2012)

Provider Groups

Holy Cross Medical Group

Holy Cross Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(300 ratings)

The 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.

271 Reviews

09/24/2024

Excellent

09/19/2024

Much too long of a wait in waiting room and also in exam room once taken in.

09/10/2024

I went for pain medicine and didn't get any of the latter!

09/09/2024

Everyone even the office staff are very attentive and respectful! Dr Arias is my hero! She has never given up on me!

09/05/2024

Thank you.

09/05/2024

Always friendly

09/04/2024

Always asks if anything has changed since last appointment rather than assuming the status quo.

09/03/2024

Excelente atenci贸n gracias

09/03/2024

Could not ask for better.

09/03/2024

I consider myself so fortunate to be one of Dr. Arias patient. I hope she and all her staff get an amazing, beautiful state of the Art office that they deserve so they enjoy doing the difficult work they do everyday. This office works very hard to delivery excelleny care with patients that are suffering badly. Dr Arias enables me to have a better quality of life without her care i would be completely nonfunctional. She is truly a rare doctor that are hard to find now days.

08/29/2024

Dr. Arias is extremely knowledgeable!

08/22/2024

Great staff and excellent doctor will recommend it to anyone

08/19/2024

I have a high level of trust and respect for this practice. They exhibit great teamwork, dedication and commitment to me as a patient

08/15/2024

They all spend all the time we need to answer all our questions

08/14/2024

Dr Arias is great

08/12/2024

Dr Arias was very caring and attentive to my needs.

08/07/2024

La Dra.Garau y todo su personal son excelentes

08/05/2024

Got the manager for me when I had a complaint about another employee

07/31/2024

Exelente todo el personal la doctora preocupandose por mi salud 馃檹 gracias atodos

07/31/2024

Thank you very.

07/30/2024

Doctor was excellent, way wonderful 馃憤猸愶笍

07/26/2024

I don't know what I would do without her.

07/25/2024

Excelente

07/24/2024

All good.

07/24/2024

Dr Arias displays a personal interest in improving her patients quality of life

07/23/2024

I come over an hour away to see this provider.

07/23/2024

Could not ask for anything more

07/17/2024

I really appreciate that she is always trying new approaches to eliminate my pain

07/17/2024

Dr wonderful

06/26/2024

Todo fue excelente

06/20/2024

the waiting time after check in, sometimes is too much

06/19/2024

Dr Arias is very easy to talk to. She listens and answers any questions I had.

06/18/2024

La doctora excelente

06/11/2024

Caring

06/10/2024

Highly recommend!

06/06/2024

Excellent experience with Dr Jessica. I am disappointed only because of the conflict with United Health Care AARP and that I may have to change if I can't afford visits out of pocket.

06/05/2024

Dr arias enjoys a great reputation amongst her patients with whom I have interacted.

06/03/2024

Excellent doctor and staff

05/29/2024

Dr Arias is such a caring physician. She鈥檚 just so special.

05/21/2024

Great Doctors n Nurses n Staff at Front Desk-Thx U!!!

05/20/2024

excellent.... all around.

05/15/2024

Very happy for having it.

05/14/2024

If it wasn鈥檛 for the excellent doctor, I would never return!

05/13/2024

I think that Dr Arias is very good at what she does and have complete confidence in her judgment to help me improve. I would only request that after performing a procedure, she鈥檇 provide some additional information explaining what to expect, how long to expect pain and what length of time do these procedures typically last. I he have a list of questions of my own. but sometimes forget to ask. A review would be greatly appreciated.

05/09/2024

outstanding

05/07/2024

Very articulate , nice personality, explained treatment in a way that was easily understood.

05/06/2024

Oh so kind make feel so comfortable during my procedure

05/02/2024

Would like more time w Dr Arias

05/01/2024

I couldn't be any happier

04/30/2024

Just a very good doctor

04/29/2024

Dr Arias knows her stuff!

04/23/2024

Dr Arias is helping me to get back to a life with less pain so I can enjoy every day

04/23/2024

Re. what I said about having to wait, I鈥檇 add that the doctor also made up for it by spending a good deal of time with me and taking time to address my concerns.

04/22/2024

Made what could have been a stressful experience, not so bad.

04/18/2024

Staff seems to be concerned about each other and supportive.

04/11/2024

Siempre atenta a la salud del paciente

04/11/2024

Muy feliz conf铆o mucho

04/02/2024

FANTASTIC

04/01/2024

All good!

04/01/2024

good experience

03/19/2024

Dr Arias is an Angel I have only good things to say about her

03/19/2024

Everything is fantastic

03/13/2024

Buen profesional

03/12/2024

I鈥檓 confident in her judgment re. diagnosis, treatment and follow up.

03/12/2024

Always personal and caring

03/12/2024

Dr. Arias would be a "10" if she could ever be on time!

03/11/2024

I have come to trust and regard her as having my best interest at heart.

03/05/2024

Dr. Arias explained all the procedures before the date of the procedure and again reviewed what she would be doing as she was doing it.

03/04/2024

Always listens and offers solutions

03/04/2024

I appreciate the care and the time dedicated to my treatment by the doctor and her staff. It really helps when you are in severe pain and feeling awful.

03/01/2024

Dr Arias is the most caring & excellent practitioner. She listens & responds.

02/27/2024

Dr. Arais knows her area of expertise exceptionally well. She always explains what she is going to do so there are never any surprises. She answers all questions thoroughly and in language I can understand.

02/26/2024

Under prepared, poor bedside manner.

02/22/2024

Felt better after visit

02/20/2024

I am very pleased overall with the care and support and treatment from this provider

02/19/2024

Muy profesional, amable y muy dedicada

02/14/2024

Excellent office, staff and doctor

02/06/2024

Overall very please with Dr. Arias and staff.

02/05/2024

Very pleased

02/05/2024

Cares about her patients.

02/05/2024

Dr Arias is always professional but shows she has empathy and understanding when I explain how this pain challenges my life

02/01/2024

Excellent 馃憣馃憣 kudos to staff and Dr Aries

01/24/2024

Excellent service

01/22/2024

She took her time with me to let me know what she was going to doing with my problems.. care was great

01/15/2024

Dr Aries is a wonderful doctor

01/09/2024

Good, caring care

01/04/2024

Caring, listens

01/03/2024

The doctor is very good and she is good at what she does she listens to her patients and she really cares for them and I feel she deserves this credit of a 10

12/28/2023

Dr Arias is very concern with my wellness.

12/26/2023

Very personable and knew of my circumstances in detail from my medical records. A great effort made to address my concerns.

12/14/2023

Dr Arias are the best Pain Management Dr

12/13/2023

Dr Arias and her team are simply the very best. She is a miracle worker!

12/12/2023

Doctor helped me to understand my condition and my options. Most importantly her demeanor was caring and genuine.

12/11/2023

The medical group operates as a team and provides caring and courtesy.

12/08/2023

Excellent

12/07/2023

She takes care of my sciatica and lumbar stenosis and keeps the pain at bay

12/07/2023

Dr. Arias鈥檚 office was very busy, but she and her nurse Tiffany took as much time as they needed to understand my history and needs.

12/06/2023

Wonderful

11/29/2023

Awesome provider Dr Jessica ARIAS

11/27/2023

The staff was user friendly and were very thorough.

11/22/2023

Dr Arias is and always will be my hero. I was in a very dark place with my back pain and she brought me back to a normal life. She and her staff are the best.

11/13/2023

Great!

11/08/2023

Muy buena la atenci贸n me encant贸 su atenci贸n

11/08/2023

The provider stated that if I continue to take medical cannabis (which was prescribed by my physician and is helping me with my pain) I would not be able to have medication pain management done here. She stated this was based on a decision made 5 years ago due to a lack of studies. I followed up and sent her a study published in JAMA January 2023 showing how this can be beneficial. No response at this time. I felt judged and dismissed about my pain. Not a great experience to say the least.

11/08/2023

Keep up the good work

10/28/2023

Check in is efficient and patients are informed of any delays if any.

10/26/2023

Trust Dr Arias and believe she always has given me her full concern n attention

10/24/2023

Christine was very helpful and understanding

10/23/2023

THE BEST-

10/21/2023

I recommend you Highly

10/20/2023

Excellent patient experience

10/18/2023

Wonderful..kind..courteous..i thank the higher powers that they literally have my back

10/17/2023

I felt love and welcome

10/17/2023

Thank you team.

10/12/2023

They are all just very kind

10/11/2023

The service was fast. I鈥檝e never been to a doctors appointment where I was seeing that quickly with such efficient.

10/03/2023

Was very emphatic to my situation

10/02/2023

Feel great about her being my physician

09/26/2023

Fairly fast kind courteous

09/19/2023

I had a very great exp,

09/18/2023

They are very caring and take the time to help you. They make sure you understand whats going on with you .

09/18/2023

World class experience with a doctor with such authority when she speaks that she inspires confidence. It is so obvious that she knows her practice.

09/18/2023

Incredible doctor- absolutely the BEST

09/16/2023

Estoy satisfecha de que en Holy Cross puedo encontrar todos los m茅dicos que necesito.

09/16/2023

Muy buena y escucha al paciente

09/11/2023

they listen to me about my issues and provide care accordingly

09/11/2023

Experiencia , mejor que antes en esa session muy buena .!!!

09/08/2023

Dr Arias is the best! So helpful, compassionate and understanding

08/30/2023

Dr Arias is such a concerned & caring physician. I travel from P Bch to see her. Wouldn鈥檛 see anyone else.

08/29/2023

The Absolute Best Doctor Ever

08/29/2023

Great atmosphere and very inviting.

08/25/2023

Dr. Arias was exceptional! She gave me a heads up before each step of the procedure. I was so grateful because it made it much easier for me!

08/10/2023

THANKS -much appreciated

08/10/2023

Great doctor

08/10/2023

Dr. Did not seem very compassionate about my issues..

08/08/2023

Dr Arias as well as the staff were very understandable on my surgery.

08/03/2023

Not sure what else I can say beyond Dr. Arias is simply the very best of the best!

08/01/2023

Dr Arias is very Caring and Knowledgeable and only wants the Best for her Patient !! She takes all the time

07/28/2023

Dr. Arias made me feel listened to and cared for

07/25/2023

Been using doctor Arias for several years, reason being her compassion for my needs.

07/21/2023

Doctor e plained procedure and made me aware of what was happening as procedure was being performed

07/20/2023

I am glad to be a patient of Dr Arias

07/12/2023

This procedure was 100% successs

06/29/2023

Waiting for prescriptions to be sent to Pharmacy

06/21/2023

I believe that the Doctor It is really dedicated to the profession

06/17/2023

Dr Arias-Garau is caring and I feel confident that she wants to make my pain more manageable

06/16/2023

Great experience. Dr Arias could tell I was anxious and put me at ease.

06/16/2023

everyone treated me with respect and care, I was nervous and apprehensive and they had a lot of patience with me.

06/14/2023

STAFF VERY PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY

06/12/2023

We felt Dr.Arias is a very knowledgeable doctor who is committed to the care of her patients and addressing the pain and cause as quickly as possible.

06/07/2023

Dr Arais is fantastic

06/07/2023

GREAT

05/31/2023

I came from a bad situation as far as a medical office and crack pot Dr. Meeting Jessica Arias-garau and her staff was a breath of fresh air.

05/28/2023

after 2 years seeing this doctor, my pain continues with no progress

05/26/2023

The best in the business I go home knowing everything will be be ok pretty see o and feeling everything will be ok on. The

05/20/2023

Just like that place always great people foing there best thanks

05/18/2023

Dr. Arias is simply THE best doctor who has ever helped me!

05/15/2023

I rarely if ever give a 10 rating. This practice deserves an 11!

05/14/2023

Excellent

05/12/2023

Very happy with dr Areas and the results of her work

05/11/2023

Very good

04/29/2023

Dr. ARIAS DESERVES A RAISE!!!

04/28/2023

Dr announced in the hallway i had THC in my system. I have a medical Marijuana card issued by the state of Florida. Very embarrassed

04/23/2023

Very clear explaining the procedure.

04/22/2023

Dr. Arias Garau is a great Dr. She listens to her patient and explains things to her patient in a way thats easy to understand

04/13/2023

Excellent

04/13/2023

Very satisfied.

04/12/2023

love Dr. Arias

04/12/2023

Always get & am directed to all medical needs

04/10/2023

It was a pleasant experience

04/05/2023

I which the provider spent time to explain to the patient or ask the patient how he or she feels.

04/04/2023

the doctor is great, but they need to schedule appointments so the wait is not so long

04/04/2023

She is smart and kind. She takes her timt.

03/29/2023

Explanations are vague, not detailed, and not origin specific.

03/27/2023

Always takes her time in explaining my options.

03/26/2023

From the nurse , Pa and physician all my visits have been great.

03/18/2023

Wish more physicians and offices were like this one.

03/10/2023

Dr.is very good did help me a lot with my pain

03/05/2023

The doctor even drew a picture of my next procedure. This put me totally at ease.

02/24/2023

A good doctor that listen to the patient.

02/24/2023

Very professional staff members

02/23/2023

Dr. Arias understands your pain .

02/22/2023

A good doctor !!

02/20/2023

Just love this practice

02/20/2023

On time with appointments

02/18/2023

I have a complex spine problem, Doctor Aries has helped me from day one.

02/12/2023

Dr Arias shows she cares for her patients and it shows

02/11/2023

Great doctor

02/10/2023

She was great. Just the amount of time that you have to wait to get your appt with her the first time.

02/06/2023

Most time is spent with staff

02/03/2023

been using the Dr. for a couple of years now and I am so impressed I would not change

02/02/2023

Pleasant encounter.

02/01/2023

the doctor needs to be more clear with the patient in regards of future procedures

01/27/2023

Excellent care and follow up after treatments

01/27/2023

Excellent

01/24/2023

Holy Cross is the best Hospital . The attention to every detail is the best u.could ask for

01/21/2023

Professional. &. Excellent service

01/09/2023

Fu鈭毬� una visita muy productiva y placentera.

01/01/2023

Buena

12/22/2022

Excellent doctor, excellent customer service provided by the staff and team

12/17/2022

I would highly recommend her to anyone..

12/11/2022

Provider is not willing to understand that a failed approach to treat her patient should not be repeated again ! There should be a valid explanation to repeat a failed regimen and a valid reason why she should not look for another source of pain that her patients may be experiencing . This doctor does not have much of bed matter and tends to switch to a defensive answers to her patients instead of showing empathy and a reasonable approach to make a positive outcome to her patients.

12/04/2022

Great service

12/02/2022

Excellent Doctor. The best

11/17/2022

She was through&

11/12/2022

Dr Arias is caring and a superb diagnostician. She is patient, caring and answers questions and addresses all concerns. She has made my life close to pain free.

11/02/2022

pain free for awhile

10/26/2022

Professional & met my objective.

10/24/2022

Wonderful staff and doctor!

10/22/2022

There are so many things, like I never wait more than 10 minutes before being taken back to the rooms. The nurses are very friendly and always remember me. Dr Arias has been helping me for almost 5 years now. She not only has helped with procedures but also diagnosed my osteoarthritis in my back.! This has really helped me understand why my pain is so bad. I really like my doctor because she listens to me and together we have helped me manage my pain!!! Thank you Dr Arias

10/19/2022

Dr. Arias is very skilled and also takes time to explain what the procedures are and the pluses and minuses thereof.

08/12/2022

Patient, well informed, concerned.

08/05/2022

*Dr. Arias Garau and her staff have always been professional & caring to my situation. Excellent.

04/06/2022

Never met before, seemed to understand my problem.

04/01/2022

Happy to have her back

04/01/2022

One of the best doctor and team I have experienced

03/30/2022

I have had excellent experiences with this physician. She has been extremely careful and helpful to me. She was able to eliminate the extreme pain that I had experienced over several months. I am very grateful to her.

02/16/2022

I was very satisfied with *Dr. Arias.

02/16/2022

I had an outstanding experience with *Dr. Garau.

02/08/2022

She recognized I needed additional care & got me in immediately.

01/18/2022

Dr. A_____ *Garau has always been extremely pleasant knowledgeable and explains everything in detail.

12/14/2021

*Dr. Arias was very courteous and professional.

12/03/2021

Average plus.

11/24/2021

Dr Arias is always on top of what will help my condition and has been excellent in establishing treatment plans. She has improved my outlook and given me hope.

11/24/2021

Dr Garu, always listens. Has suggested ways to improve my situation. Extremely caring.

10/28/2021

The specialist was very good at detecting the problem.

10/18/2021

Excellent.

10/12/2021

I am getting use to doctor Arias's way of working. She is very precise and knows what needs to be done. I think there is really nothings she needs to do, just continue in the way she works with her patients.

10/09/2021

As always, the best!

09/28/2021

Extremely professional and courteous. Thank you for all you do!

09/20/2021

I'm glad I was referred to this Doctor because I have hope she can help me with my pain she seem very knowledgeable and caring.

09/02/2021

The doctor and staff were great!

08/31/2021

Very good experience with help on insurance authorizations.

08/25/2021

I was very happy

08/24/2021

*Dr. Garau & the entire staff are very professional, caring & genuinely concerned about my care. *Dr. Garau listened to my concerns & made recommendations for my health issues.

08/24/2021

Dr Arias has done a great job. Those around her need to improve.

08/24/2021

It went well

08/18/2021

*Dr. Arias Garau is wonderful. Caring, thorough, patient & caring.

08/16/2021

She is very competent & caring.

08/13/2021

Always very professional and helpful.

06/23/2021

excellent

06/15/2021

Dr Arias and staff were kind, helpful and knowledgeable. I can't imagine improving on their service

06/14/2021

Was pleased - Polite wonderful.

06/11/2021

*Dr. Garau is a very conscientious doctor. Shots were given the next day to ease the pain.

06/11/2021

*Dr. Garau was very professional, knowledgeable, skilled, punctual, warm and helpful.

06/11/2021

Dr. very professional, knowledgeable & compassionate.

06/08/2021

very patient and good

05/29/2021

I always have great experience with my physician, she always address my concern.

05/25/2021

very good

05/25/2021

*Dr. Garau was good in showing me the image of the problem - which was in my fill so I could see for myself what is wrong.

05/20/2021

*Dr. Arias Garau was caring, attentive, and knowledgeable. Her staff, (male nurses) were jolly and friendly. Thanks to all for restoring my back to normal.

05/19/2021

Dr Arias is a knowledgeable compassionate physician. Her examination is always thorough and reassuring

05/19/2021

Great staff & doctor.

05/18/2021

A bit impersonal

05/13/2021

Good -

05/11/2021

She is good in her field of expertise.

04/16/2021

Good experience - explained new med.

04/05/2021

All questions answered, tests ordered & results were called back to me. Very satisfied.

03/31/2021

As a patient, I was concerned about my problem and service given me. I think some information should be shared with me as to when procedure medicine should give me relief. Whether additional service (visits) is required.

03/29/2021

Took caring and informative questions answered. My visit are well taken, only of my health, and concern about my problems are taken care of.

03/26/2021

Why are you asking about her. I had seen other doctors and never questioned.

03/16/2021

The experience was reassuring and handled with care and concern.

03/08/2021

This visit as with other visits *Dr. Arias was always professional, but also showed concern for personal feelings.

03/08/2021

Very good experience always.

02/25/2021

Dr arias always takes the time to explain everything. she is an excellent listener as well as doctor.

02/24/2021

Thank you for your kindness and expertise.

02/23/2021

very good & through

02/22/2021

Excellent: Competent, knowledgeable & classy!

02/17/2021

Excellent, excellent, excellent. Could not have been better.

01/11/2021

The very best physician, pleasant and knowledgeable!

01/06/2021

Excellent service.
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