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Dr. John J Alvarez, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Dr. John J Alvarez, MD
4.6 (32 Ratings)

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Dr. John J Alvarez, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. John J Alvarez, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX.
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Dr. John J Alvarez, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Alvarez currently practices at San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates: Downtown and are affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, Baptist Medical Center and St. Lukes Baptist Hospital. Dr. Alvarez has experience treating conditions like Gallstones, Ileus and Gastroparesis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alvarez received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. Dr. Alvarez's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alvarez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates: Downtown
    520 E Euclid Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates: Medical Center
    2833 Babcock Rd Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78229
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Gallstones
Ileus
Gastroparesis
Gallstones
Ileus
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Gastroparesis
Bile Duct Obstruction
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Obstruction
Pancreatitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Duodenitis
Esophageal Varices
Gastritis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Epiglottitis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Bacterial Dysentery
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Illeum Cancer
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Tuberculosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Spleen Cyst
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
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 Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvarez
4.6
Based on 32 Reviews
5 Stars (27)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Oct 11, 2023
Dr Alvarez takes the time to listen and ask questions. He thinks outside of the box and never dismisses you. We are so happy to have found him! Cannot recommend him enough.
— Oct 11, 2023
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  • Oscar Insurance Corporation
  • Humana Health Plan of Texas
  • Molina
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Veteran Health Services
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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Biography
  • Dr. John J Alvarez, MD is a gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John J Alvarez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvarez's profile.

Dr. Alvarez frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones, Ileus and Gastroparesis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John J Alvarez, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, Baptist Medical Center and St. Lukes Baptist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John J Alvarez, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant

    8026 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX

  • St. Lukes Baptist Hospital

    7930 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

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