Overview
Manuel Alva is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Alva is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Menetrier Disease, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
2701 W 68th St, Chicago, IL 60629
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.
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. Manuel Alva
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Manuel Alva?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Manuel Alva by calling their office at 773-884-9000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Manuel Alva a top-rated expert for Chronic Erosive Gastritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Manuel Alva is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Erosive Gastritis, 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. Manuel Alva specialize in?
While Dr. Manuel Alva is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Menetrier Disease, and Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Manuel Alva participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Manuel Alva has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Erosive Gastritis. You can view a list of Dr. Manuel Alva's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Manuel Alva accept my insurance?
Dr. Manuel Alva accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 773-884-9000 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
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Alva isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Alva isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- EsophagitisDr. Alva isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Alva isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Alva isAdvanced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Alva isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Alva isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Alva isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Alva isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Alva isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Alva isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.