Summary

Dr. Catherine Alcarez is an internal medicine physician specializing in hospital medicine and nephrology. She earned her medical degree from Cebu Institute of Medicine and completed her residency training at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. With 54 years of clinical experience, Dr. Alcarez brings extensive expertise to patient care. She is fluent in Spanish, Tagalog, and English.

Dr. Alcarez practices at multiple hospital locations including AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City and Pomona, New Jersey, as well as Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, New York. Her clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure and treating patients requiring specialized kidney care. She performs diagnostic tests such as blood calcium levels and arterial blood gas analysis to monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Alcarez an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 54 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English
  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 78 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 6 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Catherine Canastra Alcarez has 3 locations

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4.5 
54 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English Speaks English
Atlantic City , NJPhiladelphia , PALyons , COLinwood , NJ
Med School: Cebu Institute Of Medicine Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Catherine Canastra Alcarez has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Catherine Canastra Alcarez has the following 78 areas of expertise

  • Acute Renal Failure (Acute Kidney Failure)
  • Allergy
  • Anemia
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bradycardia
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cellulitis
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Chest Pain (Angina)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Colitis
  • Constipation
  • Dementia Related Behavioral Disorders
  • Dialysis
  • Diarrhea
  • Eating Disorders
  • Eczema
  • Edema
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Esophagitis
  • Fainting (Syncope)
  • Gallstones
  • Gastritis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis
  • Hives (Urticaria)
  • Hoarseness
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Impotence (Vasculogenic Impotence)
  • Infections
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Interstitial Nephritis
  • Intestinal Diseases
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Kidney Dialysis (Renal Dialysis)
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Stones (Kidney Calculi)
  • Lipid Disorders
  • Lyme Disease
  • Memory Disorders
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Nephrology
  • Nutritional Support
  • Obesity
  • Pancreas inflammation (Pancreatitis)
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Pink eye (Conjunctivitis)
  • Pneumonia
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Primary Headache Disorders
  • Proteinuria
  • Psoriasis
  • Renal Artery Stenosis
  • Renal Osteodystrophy
  • Scabies
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
  • Skin Rash (Acrodermatitis)
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Stomach Diseases
  • Tinnitus
  • Trigger Finger Disorder
  • Tuberculosis
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Urinalysis
  • Urinary Retention
  • Vasculitis
  • Vertigo
  • Vomiting
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

Dr. Catherine Canastra Alcarez holds an active medical license in the states of New Jersey and New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Cebu Institute Of Medicine in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Alcarez's NPI number is 1326084989.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Catherine Alcarez's office located?
Dr. Catherine Alcarez's office is located at 1925 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401.
Which hospitals is Dr. Catherine Alcarez affiliated with?
Dr. Catherine Alcarez is affiliated with Atlanticare Regional Medical Center Mainland Campus, Atlanticare Regional Medical Center Atlantic City Campus, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital Atlantic City, and Katz Womens Hospital At Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
Does Dr. Catherine Alcarez accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Catherine Alcarez has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Catherine Alcarez accepting new patients?
Dr. Catherine Alcarez has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Catherine Alcarez accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Catherine Alcarez accepts on their Vitals profile.

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