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Dr. John J Alvarez, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Dr. John J Alvarez, MD
4.6 (32 Ratings)

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Dr. John J Alvarez, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in San Antonio, TX.
Dr. John J Alvarez, MD
4.6 (32 Ratings)
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Dr. John J Alvarez, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. John J Alvarez, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in San Antonio, TX.
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Dr. John J Alvarez, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in San Antonio, TX. They currently practice at San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates: Downtown and are affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital, Baptist Medical Center and St. Lukes Baptist Hospital. Dr. Alvarez has experience treating conditions like Pancreatitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alvarez received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alvarez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates: Downtown
    520 E Euclid Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates: Medical Center
    2833 Babcock Rd Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78229
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Pancreatitis
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Pancreatitis
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Bile Duct Obstruction
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Illeum Cancer
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Acid Reflux Surgery
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvarez
4.6
Based on 32 Reviews
5 Stars (27)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Oct 11, 2023
Dr Alvarez takes the time to listen and ask questions. He thinks outside of the box and never dismisses you. We are so happy to have found him! Cannot recommend him enough.
— Oct 11, 2023
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  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • Oscar Insurance Corporation
  • Veteran Health Services

About Me

Care Philosophy
  • We operate on three guiding principles: Patient First, Quality Centric, and Provider-Led. As the largest and most reputable team of gastroenterology experts in the US, we provide unparalleled patient care with nationwide access.
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Biography
  • Dr. John J Alvarez, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in San Antonio, TX. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John J Alvarez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvarez's profile.

Dr. Alvarez frequently treats the following conditions: Pancreatitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John J Alvarez, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital, Baptist Medical Center and St. Lukes Baptist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John J Alvarez, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital

    8026 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX

  • St. Lukes Baptist Hospital

    7930 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

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