Overview
Griselda Alvarez is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Long Beach, California. Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Precocious Puberty.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
2701 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. 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.
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. Griselda Alvarez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Griselda Alvarez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Griselda Alvarez by calling their office at 562-933-0249. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Griselda Alvarez a top-rated expert for Short Stature (Growth Disorders)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Griselda Alvarez is classified as an Experienced expert for Short Stature (Growth Disorders), 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. Griselda Alvarez specialize in?
While Dr. Griselda Alvarez is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Griselda Alvarez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Griselda Alvarez has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Short Stature (Growth Disorders). You can view a list of Dr. Griselda Alvarez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Griselda Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Griselda Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-933-0249 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.
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- Experienced
- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- HypogonadismDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism.