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Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 64
Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD
4.9 (338 Ratings)
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Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD is a Pulmonologist in Council Bluffs, IA.
Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD
4.9 (338 Ratings)
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Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 64
Council Bluffs, IA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD is a Pulmonologist in Council Bluffs, IA.

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Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD is a Pulmonologist in Council Bluffs, IA. Dr. Alvarez currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Beaches and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. Dr. Alvarez has experience treating conditions like Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Shortness of Breath among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alvarez received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 338 times. Dr. Alvarez's office accepts new patients. Dr. Alvarez also speaks German and Spanish. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Hypoxemia
Insomnia
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Long COVID Disorder
Mild Asthma
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Wheezing
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Bronchiectasis
Emphysema
Narcolepsy
Sarcoidosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Cataplexy
Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Interstitial Lung Disease
Moderate Asthma
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Insomnia
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aspergillosis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Central Cyanosis
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Empyema
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Exercise Induced Asthma
Finger Clubbing
Histoplasmosis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Lung Abscess
Lymph Node Sarcoidosis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pleurisy
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Primary Insomnia
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Severe Asthma
Sleep-Walking
Tuberculosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bronchoscopy
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Laser Bronchoscopy
Spirometry
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 Pulmonary Infectious Disease Associates PC
    1 Edmundson Pl Ste 312, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
  2. 2 Respiratory Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Associates Inc.
    1325 San Marco Blvd Ste 300, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvarez
4.9
Based on 338 Reviews
5 Stars (324)
4 Stars (6)
3 Stars (4)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 13, 2025
He was very detailed. Explained everything & answered all my questions
Paula — Mar 13, 2025
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Languages Spoken
German
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Trenton Affil Hosps
    1985
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Alvarez communicate via email?
29 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Alvarez offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
15 users said yes.
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(15)
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(12)
Does Dr. Alvarez offer an online patient portal?
32 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Alvarez have free onsite parking?
52 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Alvarez offer weekend visits?
1 user said yes.
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Does Dr. Alvarez offer evening visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvarez's profile.

Dr. Alvarez frequently treats the following conditions: Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Shortness of Breath. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Beaches and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville.

Yes, Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Medical Center Beaches

    1350 13th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL

  • Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

    800 Prudential Dr, Jacksonville, FL