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Dr. Alexander Tovar, MD
Overview of Dr. Alexander Tovar, MD
Dr. Alexander Tovar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Burbank, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School and is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Tovar, completed a residency at University S Ca School Of Med. Patients rated Dr. Tovar an average 2.6 star rating.
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Dr. Tovar's Office Locations
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Pacific Accountable Care Network Inc201 S Buena Vista St Ste 425, Burbank, CA 91505 Directions (818) 848-8311
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Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505 Directions (818) 843-5111
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Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
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About Dr. Alexander Tovar, MD
- General Surgery
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- 40 years of experience
- English, Spanish
- 1245228519
Education & Certifications
- University S Ca School Of Med
- HARVARD Medical School
- General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tovar accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Tovar has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
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Dr. Tovar speaks Spanish.
21 patients have reviewed Dr. Tovar. The overall rating for this provider is 2.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tovar.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Tovar, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Tovar appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.