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Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD

Nephrology* Age 55
Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD
3.7 (6 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD is a Nephrologist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD

Nephrology* Age 55
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD is a Nephrologist in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Alvarez graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD is a Nephrologist in Palo Alto, CA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Alvarez currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sequoia Hospital. Dr. Alvarez has experience treating conditions like Hyperkalemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alvarez received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Alvarez's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alvarez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Hyperkalemia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperkalemia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperkalemia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Acidosis
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Alkalosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Open Choice PPO
  • Pathway-CA EPO
    Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Advantage HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance

Locations

  1. 1 Palo Alto Medial Foundation
    795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 328-8385
  2. 2 Palo Alto Medical Foundation for Healthcare Re
    3200 Kearney St Bldg 2, Fremont, CA 94538
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 490-1222

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvarez
3.7
Based on 6 Reviews
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Feb 14, 2021
Dr. Alvarez is excellent. Explains in terms layman can understand. Takes broad view of history rather than focus on one or two tests.
ROBERT & HELEN DULSKy — Feb 14, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Stanford University Hospital & Clinics
    1999
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Stanford University
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sequoia Hospital

    170 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA