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4 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Rakesh Alva is a pulmonologist specializing in sleep medicine and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from Seth G S Medical College and completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center. With 29 years of experience in respiratory care, Dr. Alva brings extensive expertise to treating complex breathing and sleep disorders. He is fluent in English and Russian.
Dr. Alva practices at multiple Cone Health locations in Greensboro and Reidsville, North Carolina, and maintains affiliations with Annie Penn Hospital, Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital, and Select Specialty Hospital Greensboro. His clinical focus includes treating respiratory failure in both adults and children, as well as obstructive sleep apnea. He performs sleep studies and at-home sleep assessments to diagnose sleep disorders, and provides therapeutic hypothermia treatments for critically ill patients. Patients rate Dr. Alva 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.
Dr. Alva practices at multiple Cone Health locations in Greensboro and Reidsville, North Carolina, and maintains affiliations with Annie Penn Hospital, Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital, and Select Specialty Hospital Greensboro. His clinical focus includes treating respiratory failure in both adults and children, as well as obstructive sleep apnea. He performs sleep studies and at-home sleep assessments to diagnose sleep disorders, and provides therapeutic hypothermia treatments for critically ill patients. Patients rate Dr. Alva 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 29 years of experience
- speaks English, Russian
- Montefiore Medical Center
- 3 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Rakesh Vishwanath Alva has 2 locationsCone Health Pulmonary At Drawbridge
3518 Drawbridge Pkwy Ste 220Greensboro, NC 27410Mon8:00 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
Cone Health Lebauer Pulmonary Care Reidsville
621 S Main St Ste 100Reidsville, NC 27320 Tel: (336) 951-6945
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| Pulmonology | Critical Care Medicine | Nurse Practitioner | Critical Care Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 29 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Russian | Speaks English | ||
| Greensboro , NC | Winston Salem , NC | Winston Salem , NC | Burlington , NC |
| Med School: Seth G S Medical College | Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Greenville | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rakesh Vishwanath Alva
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Rakesh Vishwanath Alva has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rakesh Vishwanath Alva has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
Dr. Rakesh Vishwanath Alva holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Montefiore Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Seth G S Medical College in 1997.
NPI Number
Dr. Alva's NPI number is 1093868929.
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- Dr. Rakesh Alva is affiliated with Annie Penn Hospital, Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital Greensboro, The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital, and Cone Health Womens And Childrens Center At Moses Cone Hospital.
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