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Dr. Alejandro Rios Tovar, MD

Critical Care Surgery*
Map Pin Small El Paso, TX
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Alejandro Rios Tovar, MD

Dr. Alejandro Rios Tovar, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in El Paso, TX. They specialize in Critical Care Surgery, has 13 years of experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine and is affiliated with University Medical Center of El Paso.

Dr. Rios Tovar works at Practice in El Paso, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rios Tovar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
    4800 Alberta Ave, El Paso, TX 79905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 545-6856
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    Texas Tech
    4801 Alberta Ave, El Paso, TX 79905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 215-5300
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    University Medical Center of El Paso
    4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 215-5300

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  • University Medical Center of El Paso

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    • Critical Care Surgery

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    • 13 years of experience
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    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
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