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Dr. Catalina Sanchez Alvarez, MD

Dr. Catalina Sanchez Alvarez, MD

Rheumatology*

Dr. Catalina Sanchez Alvarez, MD is a rheumatologist in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Sanchez Alvarez has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (5 reviews)

UF Health Rheumatology - Medical Specialties - Medical Plaza

1549 Gale Lemerand Dr # 3 Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 265-4846

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Sanchez Alvarez specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Sanchez Alvarez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sanchez Alvarez

2.6

5 ratings, 5 with a written review
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
Helpful
Apr 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Feb 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Autoimmune Patient – Mar 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Colin Clifton – Jul 22, 2022
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

Catalina Sanchez-Alvarez, MD, is an assistant professor within the division of rheumatology and clinical immunology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr Sanchez received her medical degree from CES University School of Medicine...read more

biography

Catalina Sanchez-Alvarez, MD, is an assistant professor within the division of rheumatology and clinical immunology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Sanchez received her medical degree from CES University School of Medicine...read more

  • Rheumatology

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  • Szechwan Medical College

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Locations

UF Health Rheumatology - Medical Specialties - Medical Plaza

UF Health Rheumatology - Medical Specialties - Medical Plaza1549 Gale Lemerand Dr # 3 Gainesville, FL 32610
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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