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Dr. Flavio Alvarez, MD
Nephrology* Age 61
Dr. Flavio Alvarez, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

 
Dr. Flavio Alvarez, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Flavio Alvarez, MD

Nephrology* Age 61
Live Oak, TX
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Clinical Overview

Dr. Flavio Alvarez, MD works in Live Oak, TX as a Nephrologist and has 37 years experience.

Dr. Alvarez is board certified in Internal Medicine and graduated from MEMORIAL HOSPITAL / SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY in 1989. Dr. Alvarez completed a residency at Barnes - Jewish Hospital. Dr. Alvarez has worked on more claims relating to Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Nephritis and Nephropathy, Rhabdomyolysis, Hyperkalemia, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Mineral Metabolism Disorders and Vitamin D Deficiency than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Alvarez has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. Dr. Alvarez is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center and Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Dr. Alvarez's office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Alvarez also speaks Spanish.

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Office Locations

  1. 1 Office
    11481 Toepperwein Rd Ste 1202, Live Oak, TX 78233
  2. 2 Baptist Health System Vascular Institute Of San Antonio-Uvalde
    1038 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX 78801
  3. 3 Bma Uvalde
    1819 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX 78801
  4. 4 Broadway Kidney Disease Center
    8840 Tradeway St, San Antonio, TX 78217

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Sep 09, 2026
Dr. Alvarez takes the time with his patients. He explains what the situation is and how serious it may or may not be. Honestly, he put me at ease with his straight talk. His treatment plan was great. Overall, a very good experience.
— Sep 09, 2026
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Medical Expertise & Background

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
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Dr. Flavio Alvarez, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Alvarez accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Alvarez's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Alvarez accepts Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, First Health, UnitedHealthCare, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ambetter, Aetna, Curative and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Alvarez accepts here.

Dr. Alvarez frequently sees patients for Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Nephritis and Nephropathy, Rhabdomyolysis, Hyperkalemia, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Mineral Metabolism Disorders and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Yes, Dr. Alvarez speaks Spanish. See Dr. Alvarez's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Alvarez has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.

Dr. Alvarez is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Dr. Alvarez has been practicing as a Nephrologist for 37 years.

Education & Credentials
Medical Education
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL / SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
    1989
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital
    1994
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital
    1996
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University Tex Health Sci Center
Fellowship Hospital
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