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Dr. Rene Alvarez Jr, MD

Cardiology* Age 62
Dr. Rene Alvarez Jr, MD
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Dr. Rene Alvarez Jr, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Rene Alvarez Jr, MD

Cardiology* Age 62
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Rene Alvarez Jr, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Rene Alvarez Jr, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has 34 years experience. They graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 1990 and completed a residency at Temple University Hospital.They currently practice at Advanced Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplant Center and are affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Torresdale Hospital. At present, Dr. Alvarez Jr received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 153 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Alvarez Jr also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alvarez Jr is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Advanced Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplant Center
    1101 Chestnut St Fl 9, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Experience and Background Check

Systolic Heart Failure
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Systolic Heart Failure
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Systolic Heart Failure
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
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Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lipid Disorders
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pulmonary Hypertension
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Dissection
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvarez Jr
4.9
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1 Star (1)

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Insurance Accepted

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  • Devon Health Services
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Worker's Compensation WC

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Rene Alvarez Jr, MD is a cardiology specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 1990. He specializes in Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Temple University Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Temple University Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rene Alvarez Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvarez Jr's profile.

Dr. Rene Alvarez Jr, MD is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rene Alvarez Jr, MD holds board certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

Dr. Alvarez Jr has over 34 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

    10800 Knights Rd, Philadelphia, PA

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