Summary

Dr. Oscar Alvarez specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders and diseases. He earned his medical degree from Instituto Universitario De Ciencias De La Salud and completed his residency at University Of Texas Health Science. Dr. Alvarez furthered his training with a fellowship at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. With four decades of medical practice, he brings extensive experience to patient care. Dr. Alvarez is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Alvarez practices at Texas Digestive Specialists in McAllen, Texas. He treats conditions such as colon polyps, gastritis, and dyspepsia, which is commonly known as indigestion. His expertise includes performing lower GI endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures to diagnose and monitor digestive health issues. He also utilizes pathology tests to provide comprehensive care for his patients. Patients have given Dr. Alvarez an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 40 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Univeristy of Texas health Science Center, San Antonio
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Texas Digestive Specialists

4211 N Jackson RdMcAllen, TX 78504
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Oscar A. Alvarez, MDRebecca Humphries, APRNBhavana Akotia, PA-CBrooke Holden, APRN
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
McAllen , TXSACRAMENTO , CATempe , AZLittle Rock , AR
Med School: Instituto Ciencias de la Salud (CES) Colombia Med School: Emory University Med School: Charles R Drew University Med School: University of Central Arkansas
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Oscar A. Alvarez

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • APWU
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Choice
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Sana
  • Security Life
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Oscar A. Alvarez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Oscar A. Alvarez has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Univeristy of Texas health Science Center, San Antonio

Residency

University Of Texas Health Science

Medical School

Instituto Ciencias de la Salud (CES) Colombia
Instituto Universitario De Ciencias De La SaludGraduated in 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Oscar Alvarez speak?
Dr. Oscar Alvarez speaks Spanish and English.
Is Dr. Oscar Alvarez accepting new patients?
Dr. Oscar Alvarez is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Oscar Alvarez's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Oscar Alvarez accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Oscar Alvarez accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Oscar Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Oscar Alvarez's office is located at 4211 N Jackson Rd, McAllen, TX, 78504.
Does Dr. Oscar Alvarez accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Oscar Alvarez has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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