Summary

Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez is a gastroenterologist who specializes in digestive system disorders and conditions. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa in Culiacan, Mexico, before completing both his residency and fellowship training at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Urbina-Alvarez speaks English fluently.

Dr. Urbina-Alvarez practices at Franciscan Digestive Care Associates in Tacoma, Washington. He treats patients with colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). His expertise includes performing pathology tests and specialized biopsy procedures. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • John. H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Pearl Place

6002 Westgate Blvd Ste 230Tacoma, WA 98406
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks German, Spanish
Tacoma , WASACRAMENTO , CATacoma , WAAtlanta , GA
Med School: Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Culiacan, Mexico Med School: New York University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • AmeriGroup
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

John. H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL

Residency

John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL

Medical School

Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Culiacan, Mexico

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Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez's office is located at 6002 Westgate Blvd Ste 230, Tacoma, WA, 98406.
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