Overview
Alejandro Alvarez, MD, is board certified in internal medicine and in nephrology and specializes in dialysis vascular access. He serves as medical director of the SSM Health Vascular Access Center at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis. Dr. Alvarez graduated from Colombian School of Medicine at El Bosque University. He completed a clinical fellowship in nephrology in the renal division at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and later served as assistant professor of internal medicine/renal division at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he was a faculty member of the Clinical and Interventional Nephrology team. He is a member of the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology and the American Society of Nephrology.
Dr. Alvarez is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, May Thurner Syndrome, and SVC Obstruction.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alejandro Alvarez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alejandro Alvarez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alejandro Alvarez by calling their office at 636-681-3030. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alejandro Alvarez a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alejandro Alvarez is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), 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. Alejandro Alvarez specialize in?
While Dr. Alejandro Alvarez is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and May Thurner Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Alejandro Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Alejandro Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 636-681-3030 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Alvarez isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
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- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- May Thurner SyndromeDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about May Thurner Syndrome.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- SVC ObstructionDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about SVC Obstruction.
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- NecrosisDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.