Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Rafael Alvarez

General Surgery
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Bariatric Care
802 N Riverside Rd Ste G50, 
Saint Joseph, MO 
Expertise in
3
conditions
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Bariatric Care
802 N Riverside Rd Ste G50, 
Saint Joseph, MO 

Overview

Rafael Alvarez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Dr. Alvarez is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Obesity Medicine in MO

Hospital Affiliations

Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Home State Health
  • EPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MMM Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Bariatric Care
802 N Riverside Rd Ste G50, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Other Locations
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-General Surgery
802 N Riverside Rd Ste G50, Saint Joseph, MO 64507

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rafael Alvarez

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rafael Alvarez?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Rafael Alvarez by calling their office at 816-271-6155. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Rafael Alvarez a top-rated expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rafael Alvarez is classified as an Advanced expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy, 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. Rafael Alvarez specialize in?

While Dr. Rafael Alvarez is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastrectomy, and Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Rafael Alvarez accept my insurance?

Dr. Rafael Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 816-271-6155 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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