Alan Urbina-Alvarez
Expertise in
24
conditions

Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez

Gastroenterology
6002 N Westgate Blvd, Suite 230, 
Tacoma, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Before you request
Expertise in
24
conditions
6002 N Westgate Blvd, Suite 230, 
Tacoma, WA 

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-Alvarez is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Urbina-Alvarez is board certified in Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Urbina-Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WA

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

John. H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Hospital Affiliations

Franciscan Medical Group.
Puget Sound High Value Network.
Rainier Health Network.
St Anthony Hospital
St Clare Hospital
St Joseph Medical Center
St Francis Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Bengali
Castilian
Mandarin
Punjabi
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
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Cigna
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Community Health
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Coordinated Care
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Group Health Cooperative
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  • POS
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Highmark
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Kaiser Permanente
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Moda Health
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PacificSource
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Premera
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Premera Blue Cross
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Pearl Place
6002 N Westgate Blvd, Suite 230, Tacoma, WA 98406

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Urbina-Alvarez 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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You can book an appointment with Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez by calling their office at 253-272-8664. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez a top-rated expert for Hemorrhoids?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez is classified as an Advanced expert for Hemorrhoids, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez specialize in?

While Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez accept my insurance?

Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-272-8664 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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