Dr. Melissa Marie Alvarez-downing M.D.?
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Dr. Melissa Marie Alvarez-downing M.D., Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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Dr. Melissa Marie Alvarez-downing M.D.

Surgeon

4/5(3)
2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL, 33331
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Melissa Alvarez-downing is a general surgeon practicing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Alvarez-downing specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Alvarez-downing provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

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Dr. Melissa Marie Alvarez-downing M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd

2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd -
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
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Dr. Melissa Alvarez, MD

94 Old Short Hills Rd -
Livingston, NJ 07039
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90 BERGEN ST FL 7 -
NEWARK, NJ 07103
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