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Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales

Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales

Dermatopathologist, Anatomic Pathologist

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Laga Canales, Dermatopathologist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Laga Canales graduated from Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Chiapas Escuela de Medicina Campus Tuxtla-GutiÈrrez. Dr. Laga Canales is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Laga Canales’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Laga Canales’s office at (617) 525-7484.

    Where did Dr. Laga Canales go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Chiapas Escuela de Medicina Campus Tuxtla-GutiÈrrez

    Is Dr. Laga Canales board certified as a Dermatopathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Laga Canales speak?

    Dr. Laga Canales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Dermatopathologist like Dr. Laga Canales typically treat?

    As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Laga Canales diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Laga Canales. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    Also known as:

    • Mole
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk

    Also known as:

    • Other Eczema or Rash
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Uncommon dermatitis
    • Atypical eczema
    • Skin inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L308: Other specified dermatitis

    Also known as:

    • Benign Trunk Skin Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous growth on trunk skin
    • Trunk skin lesion
    • Benign trunk skin mass
    • Lump on body skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D235: Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk

    Also known as:

    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Epidermoid Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Skin Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L723: Sebaceous cyst

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Trunk
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma of Trunk
    • Trunk BCC
    • Rodent Ulcer of Trunk
    • Trunk Basal Cell Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44519: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk

    What procedures does a Dermatopathologist like Dr. Laga Canales typically perform?

    As a Dermatopathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales may include:

    Please contact Dr. Laga Canales' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Laga Canales accept my insurance?

    Dr. Laga Canales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 525-7484 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Laga Canales accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Laga Canales in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Laga Canales' office located?

    Department Of Pathology Amory-3

    75 Francis St

    Boston, MA 02115

    (617) 525-7484

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    Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales' Practice 2

    1153 Centre St

    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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    What is Dr. Laga Canales's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Laga Canales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447477369.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laga Canales?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Laga Canales

    What is Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales's specialty?

    Dr. Laga Canales is a Dermatopathologist near Boston, MA.

    What does a Dermatopathologist do?

    A dermatopathologist is a physician with specialized training in either pathology or dermatology. They focus on diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic conditions.

    Is Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Laga Canales is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Dermatopathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Laga Canales' office at (617) 525-7484 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales?

    Please contact Dr. Laga Canales' office at (617) 525-7484 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Laga Canales' office located?

    Dr. Laga Canales' offices are located in Boston, MA and Jamaica Plain, MA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales have?

    Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales is certified by the American Board of Pathology.