The START Center for Cancer Care
Richard Garcia is an experienced accountant with a robust background in financial management and analysis. Currently serving as an Accountant at The START Center for Cancer Care since July 2020, Richard has previously held significant roles at Tenet Healthcare and Nix Health Care System, where responsibilities included cost accounting, revenue accuracy review, and extensive reporting. Richard's expertise spans various accounting functions, including monthly journal entries, cash management, credit balance analysis, and quality control in claims processing, beginning with a foundational role as a Quality Control Analyst at First American Financial Corporation. Richard holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
The START Center for Cancer Care
At The START Center for Cancer Care our mission is to deliver high-quality care for our patients, accelerate the development of new cancer treatments, and provide hope for those in need. Our team is led by more than 30 world-class oncologists practicing at thirteen locations across South Texas. The START Center also conducts the world’s largest Phase I clinical trials program for oncology with research facilities located in Texas, Michigan, Utah, and Spain where more than 40 promising new drugs are now being tested for the first time. By combining sophisticated treatment modalities with innovative Phase I clinical trial programs, we are leveraging today’s most advanced technology to help our patients in their fight against Cancer. We feature cutting-edge treatment options in the fields of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, integrative therapies, and genetic testing. The physicians and staff of START are passionate about every patient’s well-being. We understand the value of compassion, service, and quality care when it comes to people. It forms the basis of who we are here at The START Center for Cancer Care!