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Dr. Melissa Alvarez is a cardiologist who specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Health Sciences in St. Kitts and completed her residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Darby, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alvarez furthered her training with fellowships at both Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut, and Akron City Hospital/Summa in Akron, Ohio. She provides care in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Alvarez practices at two locations with CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her expertise includes treating coronary artery disease and addressing heart conditions that specifically affect women. She also focuses on myocardial ischemia, which involves reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. Dr. Alvarez performs electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm and electrical activity, and she helps patients through cardiac rehabilitation programs that include specialized exercise routines to …strengthen the heart after cardiac events.
Read More Read less Dr. Alvarez practices at two locations with CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her expertise includes treating coronary artery disease and addressing heart conditions that specifically affect women. She also focuses on myocardial ischemia, which involves reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. Dr. Alvarez performs electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm and electrical activity, and she helps patients through cardiac rehabilitation programs that include specialized exercise routines to …strengthen the heart after cardiac events.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Danbury Hospital - Danbury, CT; Akron City Hospital/Summa - Akron, OH
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Melissa Alvarez has 2 locationsCHI Health Clinic Heart Institute - Lincoln (St. Elizabeth)
555 S 70th StLincoln, NE 68510 Tel: (402) 489-6555
CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute (Lincoln - Nebraska Heart)
7440 S 91st StLincoln, NE 68526 Tel: (402) 328-3998
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 41 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Lincoln , NE | Lincoln , NE | Lincoln , NE | Newark , NJ |
| Med School: University of Medicine and Health Sciences - St. Kitts | Med School: Maulana Azad Medical College | Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Melissa Alvarez
Medical Specialties
Melissa Alvarez has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Melissa Alvarez has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Melissa Alvarez holds an active medical license in the state of Nebraska.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Nebraska that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Danbury Hospital - Danbury, CT; Akron City Hospital/Summa - Akron, OH.
Residency
Completed their residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center - Darby, PA.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Medicine and Health Sciences - St. Kitts.
NPI Number
Melissa Alvarez's NPI number is 1912497280.
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