Overview
Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD, is a gastroenterologist who is skilled in all areas of adult general gastroenterology. He believes communication and compassion are the keys to establishing a successful and trustful relationship with patients. As a colleague, he promotes an interdisciplinary approach to patient care in order to achieve the mutual goal of creating a positive impact on patients' lives.Dr. Urbina-Alvarez is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.Outside of work, Dr. Urbina-Alvarez enjoys hiking, traveling, bicycling and playing tennis.
Dr. Urbina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Gastrectomy.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
6002 N Westgate Blvd, Suite 230, Tacoma, WA 98406
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Urbina has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Washington Gastroenterology PLLC
William Holderman is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Holderman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Holderman is currently accepting new patients.
Digestive Health Consultants, PLLC
Yuen Yee is a Gastroenterologist in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Yee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Yee is currently accepting new patients.
Michelle Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Gastroenterologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphocytic Colitis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Urbina isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Urbina isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Urbina isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Urbina isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Urbina isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- ColitisDr. Urbina isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Urbina isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Urbina isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Urbina isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Urbina isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Urbina isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.