Overview
Alvin Powers is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Powers is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Gastric Bypass.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 160 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Powers is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3601 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Powers 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.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alvin C. Powers
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alvin C. Powers?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alvin C. Powers by calling their office at 615-322-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alvin C. Powers a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alvin C. Powers is classified as an Distinguished expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), 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. Alvin C. Powers specialize in?
While Dr. Alvin C. Powers is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Islet Cell Transplantation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Alvin C. Powers participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alvin C. Powers has published 160 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Alvin C. Powers's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alvin C. Powers accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvin C. Powers accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-3000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Distinguished
- Islet Cell TransplantationDr. Powers isDistinguished. Learn about Islet Cell Transplantation.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Powers isDistinguished. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Powers isDistinguished. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Advanced
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Nelson SyndromeDr. Powers isAdvanced. Learn about Nelson Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AcromegalyDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- Adrenal CancerDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Gastric BypassDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- GigantismDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Gigantism.
- Low Blood SugarDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- ObesityDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Sotos SyndromeDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Sotos Syndrome.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).