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Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD
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Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.
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Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 54
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Alvarez graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine. Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX and has 21 years experience. Dr. Alvarez currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, Methodist Hospital, Children's Hospital of San Antonio, Doctors Hospital of Laredo, Valley Regional Medical Center, Baptist Medical Center, Concho County Hospital, Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center, Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center and Yoakum County Hospital. Dr. Alvarez has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alvarez received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Alvarez's 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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Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Obesity
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Obesity
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Obesity
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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Ventral Hernia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
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Hyperparathyroidism
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Abdominoplasty
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    9618 Huebner Rd Ste 202, San Antonio, TX 78240
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Dec 24, 2018
A true absolute professional. He is full of wisdom and knowledge and The customer service is Amazing! I would recommandeer him and Sage Bariatric To anyone looking for a positive experience!!!
Christian in PA — Dec 24, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
    2003
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD is affiliated with Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, Methodist Hospital, Children's Hospital of San Antonio, Doctors Hospital of Laredo, Valley Regional Medical Center, Baptist Medical Center, Concho County Hospital, Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center, Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center and Yoakum County Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio

    9522 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant

    8026 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Children's Hospital of San Antonio

    333 N Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX

  • Doctors Hospital of Laredo

    10700 McPherson Rd, Laredo, TX

  • Valley Regional Medical Center

    100 E Alton Gloor Blvd # A, Brownsville, TX

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX

  • Concho County Hospital

    614 Eaker St, Eden, TX

  • Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center

    3333 N Foster Maldonado Blvd, Eagle Pass, TX

  • Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

    400 E 10th St, Anniston, AL

  • Yoakum County Hospital

    412 Mustang Dr, Denver City, TX