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Dr. Tahira Alves, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
Dr. Tahira Alves, MD
4.4 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Tahira Alves, MD
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Dr. Tahira Alves, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tahira Alves, MD is a Nephrologist in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Alves graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. Dr. Tahira Alves, MD is a Nephrologist in San Antonio, TX and has 23 years experience. Dr. Alves currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Dr. Alves has experience treating conditions like Hyperkalemia, Alkalosis and End-Stage Renal Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alves received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Alves' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alves is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • Aetna
  • Superior Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Titan Health Services LLC
    10010 Rogers Xing Ste 210, San Antonio, TX 78251
  2. 2 Roadrunner Dialysis
    5010 Wiseman Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78251
  3. 3 San Antonio Kidney Disease Center Physicians Group P.L.L.C.
    2391 NE Loop 410 Ste 405, San Antonio, TX 78217
  4. 4 San Antonio Kidney Disease Center Physicians Group P.L.L.C.
    9846 Westover Hills Blvd # 101, San Antonio, TX 78251

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alves
4.4
Based on 7 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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Mar 25, 2020
Dr. Alves is exceptional and a very thorough Dr. in her field. Takes time with her patients and cares for them very well. My wife is her patient Your with the best in the Kidney field. Thanks Dr. Alves
George & Yong Tanner — Mar 25, 2020
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    2005
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Alves frequently treats the following conditions: Hyperkalemia, Alkalosis and End-Stage Renal Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tahira Alves, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital of San Antonio.

Yes, Dr. Tahira Alves, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Children's Hospital of San Antonio

    333 N Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX