Summary

Dr. Alvarez began his journey into medicine while pursuing his undergraduate degree. He had the opportunity to shadow internists at Thomason Hospital in El Paso, TX, and he was amazed by their ability to diagnose and treat complex diseases. After that experience, he felt there was no other career path that would be more satisfying than that of a physician. He chose gastroenterology because it requires a strong background in Internal Medicine as well as a surgical understanding of the human body. Dr. Alvarez graduated from Trinity University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, followed by a Masters degree in Public Health from the UT Houston School of Public Health. He next attended medical school at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine, where he also completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Alvarez received specialty training at Baylor Scott & White, and he worked with an innovator and specialist in the field of endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). That training has helped him to establish himself as a gastroenterologist in San Antonio. Although all aspects of gastrointestinal disease fascinate Dr. Alvarez, he is especially interested in pancreatic and biliary diseases. Because of his specialized training, Dr. Alvarez has the advantage of diagnosing and treating a wide range of pancreatic and biliary diseases. Endoscopic ultrasound is a great tool that allows him to view, evaluate, and biopsy organs and benign or malignant tumors, both within and outside of the gastrointestinal tract. The use of endoscopic ultrasound in combination with ERCP has decreased the need for ERCP as a diagnostic tool over time, thus minimizing the associated risk of performing this particular procedure.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 74 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Hospital
  • 11 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John J. Alvarez has 7 locations

University Hospital

4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229

Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Temple

2401 S 31st StTemple, TX 76508
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

San Antonio - Downtown

520 E Euclid AveSan Antonio, TX 78212

San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates

2833 BABCOCK RD STE 120SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Kindred Hospital San Antonio Central

111 Dallas StSan Antonio, TX 78205

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan

1310 Mccullough AveSan Antonio, TX 78212

San Antonio - Medical Center

2833 Babcock Rd Ste 100San Antonio, TX 78229

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Dr. John J. Alvarez, MDChimdi Mfebe, APRNBhavana Akotia, PA-CRachel Oliver, APRN
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4.6 
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
San Antonio , TXLittle Rock , ARTempe , AZSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: Charles R Drew University Med School: University of South Alabama
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John J. Alvarez

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Allwell
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - EPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Bridgeway Health Solutions
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Devoted Health
  • Devoted Health - Medicare
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Gateway Health
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • HealthSmart
  • Home State Health Plan
  • Home State Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • Sana
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance - Federal Employees Program
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. John J. Alvarez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John J. Alvarez has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Hospital

Medical School

University of Texas Health Science Center

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