Overview
Carlos Alvarez is a General Surgeon in San Jose, California. Dr. Alvarez is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
227 N Jackson Ave Ste 220, San Jose, CA 95116
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carlos Alvarez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos Alvarez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carlos Alvarez by calling their office at 408-352-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carlos Alvarez a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carlos Alvarez is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, 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. Carlos Alvarez specialize in?
While Dr. Carlos Alvarez is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Femoral Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Carlos Alvarez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carlos Alvarez has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Carlos Alvarez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carlos Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Carlos Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 408-352-3000 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
- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Adiposis DolorosaDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Adiposis Dolorosa.
- Anal CancerDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- CellulitisDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- ColostomyDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.