Rene J. Alvarez
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Rene J. Alvarez

Transplant Surgery | Cardiology
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 9, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
Expertise in
7
conditions
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 9, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Rene Alvarez is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Alvarez is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

Dr. Alvarez is board certified in Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Perelman School Of Medicine At The University Of Pennsylvania

Residency

Temple University Hospital

Specialties

Transplant Surgery
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NJ

Board Certifications

Cardiology
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Jefferson Bucks Hospital
Jefferson Frankford Hospital
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University 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
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
Health Partners Plans
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Highmark
  • EPO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE PDP
Wellcare
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Jefferson Cardiology - Honickman Center
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 9, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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.

Heart Attack
Cardiomyopathy

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rene J. Alvarez

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rene J. Alvarez?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Rene J. Alvarez by calling their office at 215-955-2050. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Rene J. Alvarez a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rene J. Alvarez is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Failure, 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. Rene J. Alvarez specialize in?

While Dr. Rene J. Alvarez is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Cardiomyopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Rene J. Alvarez accept my insurance?

Dr. Rene J. Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-955-2050 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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