Dr. Vanessa Solar Alvarez, MD, Bronxville, NY

About Dr. Vanessa Solar Alvarez

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.

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Areas of expertise

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High cholesterol

Diabetic emergency

Chronic high blood pressure

Chronic diabetes

High cholesterol

Diabetic emergency

Chronic high blood pressure

Chronic diabetes

Office location

NYPMG Westchester - Internal Med Gramatan

77 Pondfield Rd, Lower Level, Bronxville, NY 10708

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Education and background

Practice names

NYPMG Westchester - Internal Med Gramatan

Hospital affiliations

The Mount Sinai Hospital

Board certifications

Geriatric Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine

Education and training

Medical School - Univ Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Doctor of Medicine
Duke University, Fellowship in Geriatrics Medicine
MetroWest Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Care

Awards and publications

Publication in Infectious Diseases on neurocysticercosis treatment - Lancet

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1417202615

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What practice does Dr. Vanessa Solar Alvarez work with?

Dr. Vanessa Solar Alvarez works with NYPMG Westchester - Internal Med Gramatan.

Where is Dr. Vanessa Solar Alvarez's office located?

Dr. Vanessa Solar Alvarez's office is located at 77 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY 10708.

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

Dr. Vanessa Solar Alvarez frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Physical, Chiropractic Consultation, Foot Consultation, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Vanessa Solar Alvarez on their profile.