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Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD

Nephrology* Age 54
Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD
3.7 (6 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD

Nephrology* Age 54
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD works in Palo Alto, CA as a Nephrologist and has 26 years experience.

They are board certified in Nephrology and graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1998. Dr. Alvarez has has worked on more claims relating to Hyperkalemia than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Alvarez has received an average rating of 3.7 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. They are affiliated with Sequoia Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Alvarez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alvarez practices at Practice in Palo Alto, CA and has additional offices in Fremont, CA.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
    Pathway-CA EPO
  • Advantage HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
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  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance

Locations

  1. 1 Palo Alto Medial Foundation
    795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  2. 2 Palo Alto Medical Foundation for Healthcare Re
    3200 Kearney St Bldg 2, Fremont, CA 94538

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3.7
Based on 6 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Feb 14, 2021
Dr. Alvarez is excellent. Explains in terms layman can understand. Takes broad view of history rather than focus on one or two tests.
ROBERT & HELEN DULSKy — Feb 14, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Stanford University Hospital & Clinics
    1999
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Stanford University
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Alvarez accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Alvarez's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Alvarez accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Alvarez accepts here.

Dr. Alvarez frequently sees patients for Hyperkalemia.

Yes, Dr. Alvarez speaks Spanish. See Dr. Alvarez's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Alvarez has a star rating of 3.7/5 and has been reviewed 6 times.

Dr. Alvarez is board certified in Nephrology.

Dr. Alvarez has been practicing as a Nephrologist for 26 years.

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