Summary

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.
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Overview based on verified provider data

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 locations

CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute (Lincoln - Nebraska Heart)

7440 S 91st StLincoln, NE 68526
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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Cardiovascular DiseaseInterventional CardiologyCardiovascular DiseaseThoracic Surgery
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3.5 
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 , NELincoln , NELincoln , NENewark , 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

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • SummaCare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Melissa Alvarez has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Melissa Alvarez has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

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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Melissa Alvarez speaks English and Spanish.

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