Summary

Dr. Alma Chavez is a pulmonologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating lung and respiratory conditions. She completed her medical education at the University of New Mexico and pursued specialized training through residencies at the University of New Mexico Children's Hospital, focusing on pediatrics. Dr. Chavez furthered her expertise with fellowships at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children's Hospital, including specialized training in pediatric anesthesiology. With 22 years of experience in medicine, she is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Chavez practices at Providence Pediatric Pulmonology & Cystic Fibrosis in Spokane, Washington, and maintains an affiliation with Multicare Deaconess Hospital. She focuses on treating patients with respiratory failure and various lung diseases. Her clinical skills include performing chest X-rays and pulmonary function testing to evaluate breathing problems. Patients consistently rate her highly, giving her an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 22 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University or Arkansas for Medical Sciences and AR Childrens Hospital
  • 35 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Russian, Spanish, English
Spokane , WASpokane , WASpokane Valley , WASpokane , WA
Med School: University of New Mexico Psychiatry Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alma Isela Chavez

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna PPO
  • Asuris Northwest Health Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Asuris Northwest Health TRIWEST
  • Blue Cross Of Idaho Health Service Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Of Idaho Health Service Medicare Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
  • Evernorth PPO
  • Ferry County Jail
  • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
  • Humana HMO
  • Interwest Health PPO
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Naphcare
  • Pacific Medical Center TRICARE
  • Pacific Source Health Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Pacific Source Health PPO
  • Premera
  • Premera Medicare Advantage
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Regence Blue Shield Of Idaho Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Regence Blue Shield Of Idaho PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • TriWest - Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Wellpoint Medicaid
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alma Isela Chavez has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alma Isela Chavez has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Pediatric Pulmonology

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University or Arkansas for Medical Sciences and AR Childrens Hospital2010
Arkansas Childrens Hospital Pediatric Anesthesiology Program2010

Residency

University Of New Mexico Childrens Hospital2007
University of New Mexico Childrens Hospital Department of Pediatrics2007

Medical School

University of New Mexico PsychiatryGraduated in 2004
University of New Mexico School of MedicineGraduated in 2004

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What languages does Dr. Alma Chavez speak?
Dr. Alma Chavez speaks Spanish and English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Alma Chavez affiliated with?
Dr. Alma Chavez is affiliated with Multicare Deaconess Hospital.

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