Summary

Dr. Oscar Alvarez treats colon polyps, gastritis, and hemorrhoids, and performs lower GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy. He has practiced gastroenterology for 40 years. Dr. Alvarez earned his medical degree from Instituto Universitario De Ciencias De La Salud and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He sees patients in McAllen, Texas, and speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 40 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Univeristy of Texas health Science Center, San Antonio
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Texas Digestive Specialists

4211 N Jackson RdMcAllen, TX 78504
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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40 Years of Experience
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McAllen , TXMontgomery , ALSacramento , CASacramento , CA
Med School: Instituto Ciencias de la Salud (CES) Colombia Med School: Georgia State University Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Med School: New York University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Oscar A. Alvarez

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • APWU
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Choice
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Sana
  • Security Life
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Oscar A. Alvarez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Oscar A. Alvarez has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Univeristy of Texas health Science Center, San Antonio.

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Texas Health Science.

Medical School

Graduated from Instituto Ciencias de la Salud (CES) Colombia and Instituto Universitario De Ciencias De La Salud in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Alvarez's NPI number is 1376565838.

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What languages does Dr. Oscar Alvarez speak?
Dr. Oscar Alvarez speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Oscar Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Oscar Alvarez's office is located at 4211 N Jackson Rd, McAllen, TX, 78504.
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Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards

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