Dr. Vanessa R Solar Alvarez, MD

Dr. Vanessa Solar Alvarez is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, with advanced training in Palliative Care and Hospice. She completed fellowships at Duke University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, following her residency at MetroWest Medical Center/Tufts University. Since 2017, Dr. Solar Alvarez has served as an Attending Physician at Urban Health Plan’s Center for Healthy Aging, where she provided comprehensive care for older adults, focusing on chronic disease management and quality of life. Her research includes work published in Lancet Infectious Diseases on neurocysticercosis treatment. She has presented award-winning posters at national conferences and is committed to interdisciplinary collaboration in patient care. Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Solar Alvarez combines clinical expertise with a compassionate approach to support patients and families through complex health challenges. She is accepting new patients. For an …appointment call 914-793-1500.