Summary

Dr. Griselda Alvarez is a pediatric endocrinologist who specializes in treating hormone and metabolism disorders in children and teens, with particular expertise in diabetes care. She earned her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and brings 18 years of experience to her practice. Dr. Alvarez is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping her connect with diverse families in the Los Angeles area.

Dr. Alvarez practices at several respected medical centers throughout Los Angeles and Torrance, California, including Keck Hospital of USC, Harbor UCLA Medical Center, and MemorialCare Miller Children's and Women's Hospital Long Beach. She focuses on managing Type 1 diabetes in young patients and treating various blood sugar emergencies. Her expertise includes continuous glucose monitoring to help families track their child's diabetes, along with performing essential blood tests like complete blood counts and A1c measurements to monitor treatment progress.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 18 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 6 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Griselda Alvarez has 6 locations

Ucla Pediatrics

10833 Le Conte Aveste 12-33Los Angeles, CA 90095
Mon7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Harbor Ucla Medical Center

1000 W Carson StTorrance, CA 90502

Torrance Outpatient Specialty Centers

3640 Lomita Blvd Ste 102Torrance, CA 90505
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Griselda Alvarez, MDAdriana Basile MellorSusan Conti Firestone, MDDara Nunn
Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismPediatricsAnesthesiologyNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
18 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Los Angeles , CATorrance , CALos Angeles , CALancaster , CA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Griselda Alvarez

  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Griselda Alvarez has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Griselda Alvarez has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Pediatrics
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Dr. Griselda Alvarez holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 2008.

NPI Number

Dr. Alvarez's NPI number is 1770807646.

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Dr. Griselda Alvarez is affiliated with Keck Hospital Of Usc, Harbor Ucla Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, and Memorialcare Miller Childrens And Womens Hospital Long Beach.
What languages does Dr. Griselda Alvarez speak?
Dr. Griselda Alvarez speaks English and Spanish.

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