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.
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- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
802 N Riverside Rd Ste G50, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
802 N Riverside Rd Ste G50, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
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. 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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rafael Alvarez has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sleeve Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Rafael Alvarez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- GastrectomyDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- ObesityDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastric BypassDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- GastritisDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.