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Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients

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Overview of Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD

Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Tacoma, WA. They graduated from Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Culiacan, Mexico and is affiliated with St. Clare Hospital. Dr. Urbina-Alvarez, completed a residency at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL. Patients rated Dr. Urbina-Alvarez an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Urbina-Alvarez works at Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Pearl Place in Tacoma, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation, Gastroptosis and Anal or Rectal Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Urbina-Alvarez's Office Locations

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    Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Pearl Place
    6002 Westgate Blvd Ste 230, Tacoma, WA 98406 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 366-5859

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Constipation
Gastroptosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Vomiting Disorders
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1316389711
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • John. H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL
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    Residency
    • John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Culiacan, Mexico
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • St. Clare Hospital

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    Dr. Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Urbina-Alvarez is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Urbina-Alvarez has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Urbina-Alvarez works at Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Pearl Place in Tacoma, WA. View the full address on Dr. Urbina-Alvarez’s profile.

    Dr. Urbina-Alvarez has seen patients for Constipation, Gastroptosis and Anal or Rectal Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Urbina-Alvarez on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Urbina-Alvarez. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Urbina-Alvarez.

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