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Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 63
Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD
4.9 (312 Ratings)
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Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD is a Pulmonologist in Council Bluffs, IA.
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Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 63
Council Bluffs, IA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD is a Pulmonologist in Council Bluffs, IA.

About

Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD is a Pulmonologist in Council Bluffs, IA. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Beaches and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. Dr. Alvarez has experience treating conditions like Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Shortness of Breath among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alvarez received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 312 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Alvarez also speaks German and Spanish. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Insomnia
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Low Blood Oxygen Level
Narcolepsy
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Wheezing
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Bronchiectasis
Emphysema
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bronchitis
Cataplexy
Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Interstitial Lung Disease
Joint Pain
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Insomnia
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aspergillosis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Cachexia
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Central Cyanosis
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Empyema
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Exercise Induced Asthma
Fever
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Gastroptosis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Limb Pain
Lung Abscess
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Nightmare Disorder
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Primary Insomnia
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Tuberculosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Laser Bronchoscopy
Spirometry
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 Pulmonary Infectious Disease Associates PC
    1 Edmundson Pl Ste 312, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (712) 396-4295
  2. 2 Respiratory Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Associates Inc.
    1325 San Marco Blvd Ste 300, Jacksonville, FL 32207
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 253-6910
  3. 3 Baptist Medical Center South
    14550 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 271-6000
  4. 4 Va Hospital
    4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, NE 68105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 346-8800
  5. 5 Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine - Baptist Downtown
    1325 San Marco Blvd Ste 300, Jacksonville, FL 32207
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 886-9686
  6. 6 Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine - Baptist South
    14540 Old Saint Augustine Rd Ste 2403, Jacksonville, FL 32258
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 886-9686

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvarez
4.9
Based on 312 Reviews
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4 Stars (6)
3 Stars (3)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Apr 11, 2024
Dr. Alvarez is always friendly and takes his time asking relevant questions regarding my care.
— Apr 11, 2024
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Languages Spoken
German
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Trenton Affil Hosps
    1985
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Alvarez communicate via email?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvarez's profile.

Dr. Alvarez frequently treats the following conditions: Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Shortness of Breath. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Beaches and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville.

Yes, Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Medical Center Beaches

    1350 13th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL

  • Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

    800 Prudential Dr, Jacksonville, FL