Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Manuel E. Alva

Gastroenterology
Holy Cross Hospital
2701 W 68th St, 
Chicago, IL 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
8
conditions
Holy Cross Hospital
2701 W 68th St, 
Chicago, IL 

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. Dr. Alva is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Loyola University Medical Center
Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center
Macneal Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Alliance Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Zing Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Locations

Holy Cross Hospital
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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

11 Total Publications

Real-world second- and third-line progression-free survival after progression on first-line CDK4/6 inhibitors in HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer by PAM50 intrinsic subtype: the SOLTI-1801 CDK-PREDICT study.
Real-world second- and third-line progression-free survival after progression on first-line CDK4/6 inhibitors in HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer by PAM50 intrinsic subtype: the SOLTI-1801 CDK-PREDICT study.
Journal: Breast cancer research and treatment
Published: November 04, 2025
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Chicago, IL 
 (9.6 miles away)
312-695-5620
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Manuel E. Alva

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Manuel E. Alva?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Manuel E. 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 E. 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 E. 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 E. Alva specialize in?

While Dr. Manuel E. 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 E. Alva participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Manuel E. Alva has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Erosive Gastritis. You can view a list of Dr. Manuel E. 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 E. Alva accept my insurance?

Dr. Manuel E. 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

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