Dr. Allen Alvarez, MD, San Antonio, TX

About Dr. Allen Alvarez

Dr. Allen Alvarez works with a simple guiding mission – help others live a good and healthy life. His practice is unique because he is a board certified general surgeon fellowship trained in minimally invasive surgery. He brings his advanced laparoscopic skills to bariatric surgery. Because of his extensive experience, Dr. Allen Alvarez is known for teaching other fellows and surgeons advanced laparoscopy. His instructional skills extend geographically, providing national training in the sub-specialty, DaVinci Robotic surgery.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Upper GI endoscopy

Other popular visit reasons

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

Gallbladder Removal / Cholecystectomy

Hernia

Inguinal Hernia

Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Ventral Hernia

Weight Loss Consultation

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

Gallbladder Removal / Cholecystectomy

Hernia

Inguinal Hernia

Office location

Sage Bariatric Institute

9618 Huebner Rd, Ste 202, San Antonio, TX 78240

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Education and background

Practice names

Sage Bariatric Institute

Board certifications

American Board of Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Doctor of Medicine
Texas Center, Fellowship in Weight Loss Surgery
St Vincent Smile, Internship in General Surgery
St Vincent Smile, Residency in General Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery, Fellowship in General Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1497995484

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What practice does Dr. Allen Alvarez work with?

Dr. Allen Alvarez works with Sage Bariatric Institute.

Where is Dr. Allen Alvarez's office located?

Dr. Allen Alvarez's office is located at 9618 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240.

Which board certifications does Dr. Allen Alvarez have?

Dr. Allen Alvarez is certified by American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Allen Alvarez?

Dr. Allen Alvarez frequently sees patients for Gallbladder Removal / Cholecystectomy , Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Allen Alvarez on their profile.