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Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD

Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD

Pulmonology*

Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD is a pulmonology specialist in Council Bluffs, IA. Dr. Alvarez has extensive experience in Interstitial Lung Disease, Sleep Apnea, and Obstructive Lung Disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baptist Medical Center Beaches and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 340 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (340 reviews)

Practice

1 Edmundson Pl Ste 312 Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Dr. Alvarez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvarez

4.9
340 ratings, 330 with a written review
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Great Doctor
Listens and cares. Rare qualities in the medical profession.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Apr 18, 2025
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Great doctor
He was very detailed. Explained everything & answered all my questions
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Paula – Mar 13, 2025
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Dr Alvarez
The office was clean . The office personnel were professional .The doctor was knowledgeable and listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions in a way I could understand
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Mar 01, 2025
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You need to go see Dr. Alvarez
Dr. Alvarez is an excellent listener. He also has a good sense of humor and provides suggestions in a gentle manner. I’m glad that I’m seeing him. His staff is very respectful and helpful. They are kind and courteous, and also navigated me before I left to assure that I had future referrals for my next Appointment.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Faye Newfield – Feb 21, 2025
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Follow-up appointment
Friendly staff, computerized records, timely service, and a communicative - competent physician.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Feb 06, 2025
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Good visit
Would like to have spent more time on recent test results. To understand what the different codes ment.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Don Fogle – Jan 23, 2025
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The Best
Dr Alvarez is always patient and thorough in answering questions. He is one of the nicest Doctors I have ever met
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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John Snipes – Jan 07, 2025
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Extremely likely. Excellent doctor.
His whole staff from the minute you walk in the door was excellent - professional AND friendly! He was extremely thorough and answered all of my questions (and I usually have a lot of them). He clearly explained his diagnosis as well as the plan of treatment going forward. I am glad that I was referred to him. I strongly recommend that you utilize the services of Dr. Alvarez and his staff. You will be very pleased.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Dec 14, 2024
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Patient
He is always so kind and considerate of my health. He got me through a medical time when my health was horrible. Today was a great visit and he celebrated with me. I truly respect and value his decisions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Darlene Denney-Rodriguez – Dec 14, 2024
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Good Doctor
Telehealth
Everything was laid and very comfortable
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Dec 08, 2024
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Extremely friendly staff. Very easy check-in process. Wait time was. Wonderful! From the time I arrived to the time that I was taken back and was able to see the Doctor
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Janice Mote – Dec 06, 2024
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Have sleep issues and you’re a woman? Don’t worry, instead of trying to figure out what’s wrong with you he will decide you have anxiety and depression and tell you to see a psychiatrist. God forbid you react with any less than a huge smile to the news that he will be denying you healthcare based on perceived mental health status because he will quickly push you out the door to get the next customer, I mean patient, in. Oh, and don’t worry, he will chart the interaction and do you the special service of adding a paragraph about how you guys discussed treatment options (including “behavioral health therapy”). Which is so kind of him, because obviously your silly anxious brain will completely forget that he apparently discussed a whole treatment plan during your appointment. You know, the one where he told you that your sleep issues are imaginary. But to be serious - what a lazy doctor. No bedside manner. Rude, unkind, and detached.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 29, 2024
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Great Doctor
Dr Alzarez is never in a hurry, most doctors today it’s like going to the McDonald’s drive-thru, they can’t get you out fast enough, but not him he actually listens
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Chief B – Oct 29, 2024
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Dr alvarez is a doctor who actually cares
The professionalism of Dr alvarez and staff
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Barbara v williams – Oct 28, 2024
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They were quick to get me in and out.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Sep 19, 2024
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Excellent
You listen to my questions and gave me the answers he relieved a lot of worry on my mind I thank him from the bottom of my heart
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Aug 28, 2024
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Very professional and courteous
Staff is very pleasant
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Aug 21, 2024
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Best (1st.) Doctor Visit Ever
The time, care and concern of the Doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Aug 20, 2024
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Dr Alvarez saw me on my normal visit concerning my insomnia. As usual he did an excellent job on advice and instructions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Aug 17, 2024
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Cough Visit
I have been a patient of Dr. Alvarez for several years. He has always been very details oriented in his explanations. He has helped me a lot over the years.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Manuel – Aug 10, 2024
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Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD is a pulmonologist in Jacksonville, FL and has been practicing for almost 30 years. He graduated from Universidad Central Del Este (Uce), Facultad De Medicina in 1983 and specializes in pulmonary disease. He received his residency...read more

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Dr Jorge Alvarez, MD is a pulmonologist in Jacksonville, FL and has been practicing for almost 30 years. He graduated from Universidad Central Del Este (Uce), Facultad De
  • Pulmonology

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987
  • Trenton Affil Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
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    Practice

    Pulmonary Infectious Disease Associates PC1 Edmundson Pl Ste 312 Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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    Office1443 San Marco Blvd Ste 101 Jacksonville, FL 32207
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