Summary

Dr. Francisco Alvarez is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 25 years of clinical experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where he developed expertise in managing complex medical conditions requiring hospitalization. Dr. Alvarez provides care in both Spanish and English, helping him connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Alvarez practices at Enloe Medical Center in Chico, California, where he focuses on treating patients with serious respiratory conditions and advanced kidney disease. His expertise includes caring for individuals experiencing breathing difficulties and those with severe kidney problems. Francisco also performs specialized diagnostic procedures, including kidney transplant biopsies and surgical pathology evaluations to help determine the best treatment approaches for his patients.

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Quick Facts

  • 25 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Enloe Medical Center

1531 EsplanadeChico, CA 95926

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Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Francisco J Alvarez

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Francisco J Alvarez has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Francisco J Alvarez has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated in 2001

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Where is Dr. Francisco Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Francisco Alvarez's office is located at 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA, 95926.
Does Dr. Francisco Alvarez accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Francisco Alvarez speak?
Dr. Francisco Alvarez speaks Spanish and English.

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