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Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD
Pulmonary Disease* Age 71
Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD
Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD is a Pulmonologist in Plantation, FL.
Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD

Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 71
Plantation, FL
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD is a Pulmonologist in Plantation, FL.
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About Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD

Dr. Alvarez graduated from University of Costa Rica in 1980 and completed a residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD is a Pulmonologist in Plantation, FL and has 46 years experience. Dr. Alvarez currently practices at West Broward Pulmonary Consultants and is affiliated with HCA Florida Westside Hospital. Dr. Alvarez has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Alvarez's office accepts new patients. Dr. Alvarez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Pleural Effusion
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Pleural Effusion
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Bronchitis
Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pneumonia
Sleep Study
Asthma
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Hypoxemia
Pulmonary Embolism
Mild Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Moderate Asthma
Emphysema
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Chronic Sinusitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Chest Pain
Interstitial Lung Disease
Acidosis
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Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asthma in Adults
Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Bird Flu
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Bronchospasm
Cachexia
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Cataplexy
Central Cyanosis
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Cor Pulmonale
Cough
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Dehydration
Empyema
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Hyperlipidemia
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Joint Pain
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Narcolepsy
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Sinusitis
Sleep Disorders
Sleep-Walking
Swine Flu
Thrombosis
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tuberculosis
Vascular Disease
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Pulmonary Function Test
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • CareOregon
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Curative
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Community Health Choice
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Aetna
  • Peach State Health Plan
  • AvMed
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Coventry Health Care of Florida
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0

Where Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 West Broward Pulmonary Consultants
    201 NW 82nd Ave Ste 105, Plantation, FL 33324
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

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Meet Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Pulmonary Disease
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FAQs About Dr. Alvarez's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvarez's profile.

Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Westside Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Medicine.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Costa Rica
    1980
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1987
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD Practices

  • HCA Florida Westside Hospital

    8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL

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