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Dr. Lisa Alvarez, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.8 (92)
Map Pin Small Dallas, TX
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lisa Alvarez, MD

Dr. Lisa Alvarez, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Dallas, TX. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine and is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe and White Rock Medical Center. Dr. Alvarez, completed a residency at Northwestern University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Alvarez an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Alvarez works at Digestive Health Associates of Texas, P.A. in Dallas, TX with other offices in Rowlett, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Vomiting Disorders, Tobacco Use Disorder and Dehydration along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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.

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Dr. Alvarez's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Digestive Health Associates of Texas, P.A.
    8220 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 710, Dallas, TX 75231 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 368-6707
  2. 2
    Digestive Health Associates of Texas, P.A.
    7501 Lakeview Pkwy, Rowlett, TX 75088 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (972) 475-8183
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
  • Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe
  • White Rock Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Vomiting Disorders
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Dehydration
Vomiting Disorders
Tobacco Use Disorder
Dehydration

Treatment frequency



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Vomiting Disorders
Tobacco Use Disorder
Dehydration
Crohn's Disease
Gastric Ulcer
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Shortness of Breath
Stomal Ulcer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin_Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Immunization Administration
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ascites
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Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Blood Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Bronchitis
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chlamydia Infections
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pain
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Genital Warts
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Proteinuria
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ringworm
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Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    • First Health
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    4.8
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    Based on 92 ratings
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Lisa Alvarez, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1437315959
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Northwestern University Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Lisa Alvarez, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Alvarez is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Alvarez has seen patients for Vomiting Disorders, Tobacco Use Disorder and Dehydration, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alvarez on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    92 patients have reviewed Dr. Alvarez. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alvarez.

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