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Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD
5.0 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD is a General Surgeon in Sonora, CA.
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Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Sonora, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD is a General Surgeon in Sonora, CA.

About

Dr. Alvarez graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD is a General Surgeon in Sonora, CA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Alvarez currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Adventist Health Sonora. At present, Dr. Alvarez received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 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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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
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Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Abdominal Hernia
Acute Appendicitis
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis
Cholelithiasis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Common Bile Duct Stone
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Duodenal Ulcer
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
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Gastrointestinal Diseases
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Heartburn
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Hyperparathyroidism
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Intestinal Fistula
Liver Abscess
Malignant Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatitis
Pancreatobiliary Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid Cancer
Parathyroid Carcinoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Small Intestine Infarction
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bladder Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Distal Pancreatectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Orchiectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroid Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Thyroid Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Whipple Procedure

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Locations

  1. 1 General Surgery Adventist Health Sonora
    680 Guzzi Ln Ste 101, Sonora, CA 95370
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (209) 536-5755
  2. 2 Adventist Health Sonora
    193 Fairview Ln, Sonora, CA 95370
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (209) 536-5135
  3. 3 Natura Plastic Surgery Inc.
    786 Third Ave Ste B, Chula Vista, CA 91910
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 348-7195

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Apr 05, 2019
He diagnosed me in emergency operated on me twice and was kind and knowledgable. I trusted him from day one.
— Apr 05, 2019
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
    1989
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Sepulveda Va Medical Center
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvarez's profile.

Dr. Carlos Alvarez, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health Sonora.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventist Health Sonora

    1000 Greenley Rd, Sonora, CA