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Dr. Jorge L Alvarez M.D., Pulmonologist
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Dr. Jorge L Alvarez M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

5/5(17)
1 Edmundson Pl Suite 312 Council Bluffs IA, 51503
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About

Dr. Jorge Alvarez practices Pulmonology in Council Bluffs, IA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Alvarez manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Treatments

  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Nodules
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Emphysema
  • Cough
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Narcolepsy
  • Insomnia
  • Restless Legs Syndrome
  • Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Endobronchial Ultrasound
  • SuperDimension Bronchoscopy
  • Pulmonary (or Lung) Function Tests
  • Six-Minute Walk Test
  • Spirometry
  • Challenge Tests for Asthma
  • Laser Bronchoscopy
  • Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Dr. Jorge L Alvarez M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1 Edmundson Pl Suite 312

1 Edmundson Pl Suite 312 -
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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Patient Experience with Dr. Alvarez


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Dr. Jorge L Alvarez M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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