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Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 74
Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD
4.0 (34 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 74
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN.

About

Dr. Alvarez graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN and has 43 years experience. Dr. Alvarez currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, AdventHealth Murray and Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital. Dr. Alvarez has experience treating conditions like Ankle Sprains and Strains among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alvarez received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 34 times. Dr. Alvarez's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Bunion Surgery
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Hammer Toe Repair
Bunion Surgery
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Hammer Toe Repair
Bunion Surgery
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Hammer Toe Repair
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Ankle Arthroscopy
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bunionette
Bursitis
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scleroderma
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Arthrocentesis
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Steroid Injection

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Locations

  1. 1 Orthopaedic Institute of Chattanooga
    979 E 3rd St Ste C430, Chattanooga, TN 37403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 624-6584
  2. 2 Erlanger Medical Center
    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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  3. 3 Erlanger Foot and Ankle Institute at Erlanger Medical Mall
    979 E 3rd St Ste C225, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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4.0
Based on 34 Reviews
5 Stars (25)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Feb 03, 2021
Excellent doctor and staff!! He strives to help his patients heal vs surgery. I can’t say enough about him and his knowledge!!
Dianne — Feb 03, 2021
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

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  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1981
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  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvarez's profile.

Dr. Alvarez frequently treats the following conditions: Ankle Sprains and Strains. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, AdventHealth Murray and Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN

  • AdventHealth Murray

    707 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA

  • Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital

    71 Wheelertown Ave, Pikeville, TN