Who is Dr. Alvarez, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Alvarez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Temple Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Auto De Baja California- Esc De Med- Tijuana- Baja Calif Norte | Universidad AutÛnoma de Baja California Facultad de Medicina Mexicali
Is Dr. Alvarez board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Luz Alvarez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alvarez speak?
Dr. Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alvarez typically treat?
As an Internist, conditions treated by Dr. Luz Alvarez may include:
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alvarez typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Luz Alvarez may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alvarez accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?
What is Dr. Alvarez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144345653.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarez
What is Dr. Luz Alvarez's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.