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Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD
5.0 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Sonora, CA.
Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD
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Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Sonora, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Sonora, CA.

About

Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Sonora, CA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Adventist Health Sonora. At present, Dr. Alvarez received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Alvarez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Appendicitis
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ventral Hernia
Acid Reflux Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Hernia
Acute Appendicitis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis
Cholelithiasis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Common Bile Duct Stone
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Tract Tumors
Heartburn
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Malignant Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Malignant Schwannoma
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatitis
Pancreatobiliary Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid Cancer
Parathyroid Carcinoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Distal Pancreatectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Orchiectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Parathyroid Surgery
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Thyroid Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Whipple Procedure
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • Pathway-CA EPO
  • Anthem Blue Connection EPO
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    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
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    Open Access Plus
  • Premium
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
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    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Adventist Health Mountain Medical General Surgery
    680 Guzzi Ln Ste 101, Sonora, CA 95370
  2. 2 Adventist Health Sonora
    193 Fairview Ln, Sonora, CA 95370
  3. 3 Natura Plastic Surgery Inc.
    786 Third Ave Ste B, Chula Vista, CA 91910

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Apr 05, 2019
He diagnosed me in emergency operated on me twice and was kind and knowledgable. I trusted him from day one.
— Apr 05, 2019
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
    1989
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Sepulveda Va Medical Center
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvarez's profile.

Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health Sonora.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventist Health Sonora

    1000 Greenley Rd, Sonora, CA