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Silvia Alvarez
Patient Rating
4.8 / 5 (Based on 187 Reviews)

Silvia Alvarez, MD

Specialty: Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with Silvia Alvarez, please call 319-221-8788

Areas of Interest

Asthma, COPD, Diffuse Lung Diseases, Pleural Diseases, Lung Cancer, Bronchoscopy, Endobronchial (airways) minimal invasive procedures, and EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound).

Education and Training

Education

San Carlos University of Guatemala School of Medicine, Guatemala, GT, Medicine Doctor and Surgeon

Residency

New York Medical College, Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York , NY, Internal Medicine

Fellowship

New York Medical College, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, Pulmonary, Critical Care

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Chest Physicians
  • American Thoracic Society
  • Member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Guatemala

Honors, Awards, etc.

2022 Nominee for Colleague Award, one of Mercy's Annual Provider Awards

Certifications

  • Board Certified Internal Medicine  
  • BLS, ACLS Certified
  • Board Certified Pulmonary Medicine
  • Board Certified Critical Care Medicine

Personal Interests

Playing the piano, reading, watching movies. Native Spanish speaker.

Patient Reviews

5.0
March 01, 2022
I would recommend Dr Alvarez to all I know. She's very attentive and clear
5.0
February 25, 2022
Excellent physican
5.0
February 24, 2022
She is very thorough and answered all my questions. She seemed very caring
4.25
January 19, 2022
She took time to listen to me.
5.0
January 13, 2022
Dr. Alvarez does a good job explaining tests and gives me sufficient time to ask any questions.
5.0
October 05, 2021
Dr. Alvarez is wonderful. She is very patient and takes her time to listen and answer questions. She makes you feel like you are important!
5.0
September 09, 2021
Dr. Was easy to speak with
5.0
August 26, 2021
Very good experience.
5.0
June 23, 2021
She's always caring efficient and I leave feeling that I know the care needed and choices she lets me be included in
5.0
March 08, 2021
Dr Silvia is such a blessing to me !! She is such one of the best doctors and her knowledge and caring shows in the time she spends with you !!!
5.0
January 27, 2021
Dr. Alvarez listens to questions and thoroughly answers/addresses them.
5.0
January 17, 2021
An excellent diagnostician. Excellent explanation, excellent care.
5.0
December 21, 2020
Dr Alvarez was excellent in explaining my condition and the course of treatment!
5.0
December 15, 2020
Dr. Alvarez was very thorough and answered every question I had.
5.0
November 20, 2020
Great Doctor who listens and answers all questions. Never makes you feel hurried.
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Provider's Contact Information

Mercy Pulmonology Clinic website

Locations

  • Mercy Pulmonology Clinic

    Mercy 8th & 8th Medical Park 788 8th Ave SE, Suite 200 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

    Office: 319-221-8788
    Fax: 319-221-8787