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Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD
5.0 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.
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Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 53
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.

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Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX and has 21 years experience. They graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio, Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital, Methodist Hospital and Baptist Medical Center. At present, Dr. Alvarez received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alvarez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Gallstones
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Megacolon
Obesity
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair

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    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    9618 Huebner Rd Ste 202, San Antonio, TX 78240
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Dec 24, 2018
A true absolute professional. He is full of wisdom and knowledge and The customer service is Amazing! I would recommandeer him and Sage Bariatric To anyone looking for a positive experience!!!
Christian in PA — Dec 24, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvarez's profile.

Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD is affiliated with Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio, Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital, Methodist Hospital and Baptist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio

    9522 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital

    8026 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX