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Dr. Alicia Marcela Alvarez, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Professional interests include: colon problems, gastrointestinal bleeding, ablation, and more.

7500 Sw 87th Avenue Suite 200
Miami, FL 33173

(305) 913-0666

Dr. Alicia Marcela Alvarez, MD is a gastroenterologist in Miami, FL specializing in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Alicia Marcela Alvarez, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health, Gastro Health and GASTRO HEALTH, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

7500 Sw 87th Avenue Suite 200
Miami, FL 33173

Address:

9408 Southwest 87th Avenue Suite 200
Miami, FL 33176

Some issues Dr. Alicia Marcela Alvarez, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	45
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115
minimally invasive procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	31
Cancer	20

diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	99
gastrointestinal procedures	84
hospital care	234
inpatient care	234
minimally invasive procedures	84
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	55

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	139
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	69
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	46
Dementia	29
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	39
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132
minimally invasive procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	113
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	50
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	44
Dementia	36
Cancer	17

diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	62
gastrointestinal procedures	52
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189
minimally invasive procedures	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	39

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	53
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	30
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	99
doctor visit	122
gastrointestinal procedures	119
hospital care	258
inpatient care	258
minimally invasive procedures	119
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	99

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alicia Marcela Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alicia Marcela Alvarez, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Miami, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	74
gastrointestinal procedures	61
hospital care	185
inpatient care	185
minimally invasive procedures	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alicia Marcela Alvarez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	41
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	25
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	17
75 to 84	29
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alicia Marcela Alvarez, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alicia Marcela Alvarez, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Education & Training

She completed residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She is certified by the Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2013)

Board Certification: Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine (2016)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alicia Marcela Alvarez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

Gastro Health

GASTRO HEALTH, LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alicia Marcela Alvarez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$50,423 General - Biliary Devices $50,067	SPYGLASS DIRECT VISUALIZATION SYSTEM $148	GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES $138	ACQUIRE $25	CAPTIVATOR II SNARE $21	Other $24
Cook Incorporated	$1,090 ESC - Endoscopic Ultrasound $1,045	ESC - Biliary $45
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc	$600 X-Tack Endoscopic HeliX Tacking System $600
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$542 STELARA $301	REMICADE $168	SIMPONI $37	OLYSIO $36
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$307 ENTYVIO $247	GATTEX $23	MOTEGRITY $16	$21
Other	$2,565 XIFAXAN $379	Injectafer $188	Creon $118	CapsoCam Plus $112	VIBERZI $111	Other $1,657

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$50,000
Food and Beverage	$3,803
Travel and Lodging	$1,391
Education	$334

Biography

Dr. Alicia Alvarez is an adult gastroenterology specialist in Miami, FL. Areas of expertise for Dr. Alvarez include indigestion, polyps, and ablation. She completed her residency training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Alvarez has received include Presidential Poster Award. Acute Gastric Dysfunction after Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation and Outstanding Chief Resident Award. Texas Tech University Health science Center, El Paso, TX. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with South Miami Hospital, Doctors Hospital, and Baptist Hospital of Miami.