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Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 38
Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD
5.0 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 38
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA.

About

Dr. Urbina-Alvarez graduated from Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Culiacan, Mexico and completed a residency at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL. Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Urbina-Alvarez currently practices at Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Pearl Place and are affiliated with St. Clare Hospital. Dr. Urbina-Alvarez has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Abdominal Pain and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Urbina-Alvarez received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Urbina-Alvarez's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Urbina-Alvarez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Urbina-Alvarez is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Pearl Place
    6002 Westgate Blvd Ste 230, Tacoma, WA 98406
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Experience and Background Check

Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Prolapse
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Sep 05, 2024
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Urbina. He listened well, explained his ideas about my issue, was attentive.
— Sep 05, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD is a gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Culiacan, Mexico
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • John. H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Urbina-Alvarez's profile.

Dr. Urbina-Alvarez frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Abdominal Pain and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD is affiliated with St. Clare Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Clare Hospital

    11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA

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