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Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 76
Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD

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Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 76
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN.
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About Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD

Dr. Alvarez graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN and has 45 years experience. Dr. Alvarez's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Compare with other Orthopedic Surgeons

Compare Dr. Alvarez with our nearby Orthopedic Surgeons at CHI Memorial Hospital-Georgia
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These providers are on the medical staff of CHI Memorial Hospital-Georgia.
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Plantar Fasciitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Plantar Fasciitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Sclerosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Bunion Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network S
  • Superior Health Plan
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • BlueCard PPO

Where Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Orthopaedic Institute of Chattanooga
    979 E 3rd St Ste C430, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  2. 2 Office
    979 E 3rd St Ste C225, Chattanooga, TN 37403

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Meet Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD

Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Alvarez's Practice

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

Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Murray and Erlanger Baroness Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD Practices

  • AdventHealth Murray

    707 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd, Chatsworth, GA

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN

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