Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Elizabeth D. Alva

Hematology | Oncology
Children's Of Alabama
1600 7th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
18 Years of Experience
Expertise in
14
conditions
Children's Of Alabama
1600 7th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 

Overview

Elizabeth Alva is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.

Dr. Alva is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdoid Tumor, Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 22 clinical trials. Dr. Alva is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2008

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in AL

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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  • HMO
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  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VIVA Health
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Children's of Alabama
1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Alva 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.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elizabeth D. Alva

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Elizabeth D. Alva?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Elizabeth D. Alva by calling their office at 205-638-9285. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Elizabeth D. Alva a top-rated expert for Rhabdoid Tumor?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elizabeth D. Alva is classified as an Advanced expert for Rhabdoid Tumor, 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. Elizabeth D. Alva specialize in?

While Dr. Elizabeth D. Alva is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Rhabdoid Tumor, Histiocytosis, and Reticulohistiocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Elizabeth D. Alva participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Elizabeth D. Alva has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rhabdoid Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Elizabeth D. Alva's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Elizabeth D. Alva accept my insurance?

Dr. Elizabeth D. Alva accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-638-9285 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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