Overview
Yelina Alvarez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Colitis, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016
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. Yelina Alvarez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yelina Alvarez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yelina Alvarez by calling their office at 212-263-5506. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Yelina Alvarez a top-rated expert for Acute Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yelina Alvarez is classified as an Experienced expert for Acute Pancreatitis, 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. Yelina Alvarez specialize in?
While Dr. Yelina Alvarez is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Yelina Alvarez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Yelina Alvarez has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Yelina Alvarez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Yelina Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Yelina Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Managed Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-263-5506 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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- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- ColitisDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- GallstonesDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.