Our Team
Who We Are
Our multidisciplinary team includes medical professionals specially trained in acute rehabilitation:
- Registered Nurses
- Physiatrists
- Hospitalists
- Psychiatrists
- Physical Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech/Language Pathologists
- Therapy Activity Coordinator
- Registered Dietician
- Social Workers
Family members are considered an important part of the team and are encouraged to participate in ongoing family education.
Note: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Natividad is taking precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. This includes a modified visitor policy. Details can be found on our website or by calling (831) 755-5570. Our staff can connect patients with families through video meetings. A hospital-issued smart device can be used if a patient does not have one. Staff facilitates family education one to two days prior to patient discharge. This will take place on-site or through a video meeting.
Dr. Anthony Galicia, MD
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 in assuring that patient care meets Medicare standards and 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:
- Acute Rehabilitation Unit Medical Director
- Medical Director Board for Kindred Rehabilitation Services
- Occupational Medicine/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics
- Pain Medicine
- Electrodiagnostics
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.
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