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Dr. Erica Alvarez, MD

Ocular Oncology* Age 39
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Dr. Erica Alvarez, MD

Ocular Oncology* Age 39
El Paso, TX
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Dr. Erica Alvarez, MD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in El Paso, TX.

About

Dr. Alvarez graduated from Texas Tech HSC El Paso in 2013 and completed a residency at Howard University.Dr. Erica Alvarez, MD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in El Paso, TX and has 12 years experience. Dr. Alvarez currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Sierra Medical Center, The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain and University Medical Center of El Paso. Dr. Alvarez's office accepts new patients. Dr. Alvarez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
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Acute Endophthalmitis
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
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Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Blepharitis
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Chorioretinitis
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Diabetic Cataracts
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Nearsightedness
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Retina Diseases
Retinal Artery Occlusion
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Cataract Removal Surgery
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Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetic Eye Exam
Dry Macular Degeneration Management
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Melanoma Screening
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Optomap® Retinal Exam
Plaquenil Exam
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Testing
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Wet Macular Degeneration Injections

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
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  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • Humana Health Plan of Texas
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Locations

  1. 1 Ocular Oncology and Medical Retina P.A.
    3100 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 200-1203
  2. 2 Ocular Oncology and Medical Retina P.A.
    3100 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 888-9145
  3. 3 Texas TECH
    4801 Alberta Ave, El Paso, TX 79905
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 215-6050
  4. 4 Office
    2000B Transmountain Rd Ste B314, El Paso, TX 79911
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 215-8400
  5. 5 Texas TECH Univ. Health Sciences Center
    2000 Transmountain Rd, El Paso, TX 79911
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ocular Oncology
Ophthalmic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas Tech HSC El Paso
    2013
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System
    2014
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Howard University
    2017
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • The Ohio State University Medical Center
    2018
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Erica Alvarez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvarez's profile.

Dr. Erica Alvarez, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Sierra Medical Center, The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain and University Medical Center of El Paso.

Yes, Dr. Erica Alvarez, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Sierra Medical Center

    1625 Medical Center Dr, El Paso, TX

  • The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain

    2000 Transmountain Rd, El Paso, TX

  • University Medical Center of El Paso

    4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX