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Dr. Alan J Alvarado MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
3440 N Valdosta Rd Valdosta GA, 31602About
Dr. Alan Alvarado is an adolescent specialist practicing in Valdosta, GA. Dr. Alvarado works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Alvarado treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Mercer Univ Sch of Med, Macon Ga 1991
Mercer University / School of Medicine 1991
Mercer University School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. Alan J Alvarado MD's Practice location
Practice At 3440 N Valdosta Rd
3440 N Valdosta Rd -Valdosta, GA 31602Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Robert J Criscuola MD3331 N Valdosta Rd Valdosta GA 31602
- Dr. Jasbir S Gill M.D105 W Cranford Ave Valdosta GA 31602
- Dr. Kimberly W Megow M.D.3526 Northcrossing Cir Valdosta GA 31602
- Dr. Romulo Alvarado MD3440 N Valdosta Rd Valdosta GA 31602
Nearest Hospitals
SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTERl
2501 NORTH PATTERSON STREET, PO BOX 1727 VALDOSTA GA 31603SGMC LANIER CAMPUSl
116 WEST THIGPEN AVENUE LAKELAND GA 31635