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Dr. Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD

Dr. Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD is a plastic surgeon in Warrendale, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Bogota, Colombia in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital and UPMC East. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 134 reviews 5 Star Rating (134 reviews)

Practice

101 Fowler Rd Ste G Warrendale, PA 15086

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El Dr es increíble en sus manos estará segura sabe lo q hace a la perfección mis senos quedaron expectaculares y mi Lipo 360 más Jplasma quedó ????Y eso que tidavia no llego al mes de mi cirugía se imaginan en 3-6 meses súper recomendado el dr JC Álvarez
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Rytsy Suárez – Aug 24, 2021
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I recently got a rhinoplasty from Dr. Clavijo-Alvarez! I had consultations from a few other doctors and was very particular with who I picked and I was also nervous. In elementary school, I fell and broke my nose and every since then, I hated my nose. I have wanted a nose job since 4th grade, so picking the right doctor was super important to me. The consultation with Dr. Clavijo-Alvarez went super well. He really impressed me and made me feel comfortable, and also seemed the most intelligent out of all the doctors I saw for consultations. After my surgery, Dr.Clavijo-Alvarez was extremely helpful in the recovery as he would Facetime me daily checking in. As soon as I went for the follow up, he took the cast off and revealed to me my new nose. I was in shock about how perfect it was! It was better than I ever expected it to be. It has been 2 months since the surgery and I can't be happier with the result. I feel like a whole new confident person. I am so happy with my new nose!
What went well
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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What could be improved
No results
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Zoe – Jul 08, 2021
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I can’t put into words how grateful I am that I found myself in the hands of Dr. Clavijo-Alvarez. Since I was young I’ve always hated my nose’s side profile, and how much my ears stuck out. My biggest concern with going under the knife was losing my uniqueness, so I struggled for some time deciding whether or not to go through with plastic surgery. Now that I have, I wonder what held me back in the first place. I have never felt so confident in my life. From the beginning I expressed that I didn’t want to look like a different person, but that I wanted the hump in my nose gone and little work to the tip of my nose. I am simply blown away with how natural, and beautiful I look now. He guided me through every step and even took a photo of myself and showed me how my end results should look, before I even picked a date for my procedure! The end result looks even better than the picture I had for reference!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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May 06, 2021
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Dr. Clavijo-Alvarez is amazing! From the initial consultation to the procedure to all of the follow up appointments and care! I feel so much more confident and younger thanks to his amazing work!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Mar 10, 2021
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I could not possibly be happier with my overall experience at Renova! The staff, environment, and Dr. Clavijo-Alvarez were extremely welcoming and kind. I received a rhinoplasty from him and am ecstatic with the result. I never imagined it would turn out as amazing as it did and I will be forever grateful for this experience! I can’t imagine ever having even close to a better experience anywhere else than Renova!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2020
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I was referred to Dr. Clavijo by a healthcare professional who worked for other area surgeons. She said that he is who she plans to see for her next procedure. High praise! I can't say enough about how happy I am with Dr. Clavijo, his team and my results! From my initial consultation, to making arrangements for the brachioplasty (arm lift), to the surgery center team, and follow up, my treatment was outstanding. Tina is so helpful, walking me through the paperwork, and answering my many questions. And Dr. Clavijo is amazing. He took his time and explained the process, told me what to expect along the way and what the expected outcome would be. At my first follow up visit, when he took the wrap off and showed me the results I cried. I am sooo happy. My arms look better at 59 years old than they did in my 20's! My "bat wings" are gone. I can't wait to have my thigh lift done. Thank you Dr. Clavijo....from the bottom of my heart! Five Stars isn't nearly enough!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ellen – Mar 28, 2020
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I highly recommend Dr. Alvarez. I had a CO2 laser treatment performed. During the consult, he was knowledgeable, answered every question I had, never made me feel rushed. During the treatment, the same. Followup visits were a breeze, scheduling is easy, and the staff is amazing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Deborah Boughner – Feb 11, 2020
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Dr. Clavijo-Alveraz performed a breast augmentation over a month ago on me and I could not be happier with my results! This doctor is truly an artist and expert at what he does. He was able to achieve very natural beautiful results. He also has incredible bed side manner. Honestly the best I've experienced. He's very down to earth, extremely patient and caring. He will call and follow up with you several times after your surgery to make sure you're doing well, and also allow you to come in to answer questions and ease your mind before your surgery. He's truly a gem of a surgeon as well as a person. You couldnt go wrong with choosing him for your plastic surgery! Highly recommend!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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What could be improved
  • Office environment
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Christina S. – Feb 07, 2020
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I consider it a blessing to have gone on my breast cancer journey with Dr. Clavijo and his staff. His knowledge and surgical skills allowed my to put my total trust in him. Dr. Clavijo answered every question and concern I had about my illness. His kindness, compassion, and sense of humor took the horribleness out of a devastating diagnosis.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 12, 2019
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I had liposuction done to my arms, flanks, abdomen, and inner thighs. I use to be skinny and as I got older my body lost any desire able shape. I have been going to the gym 6 days a week with no results. Dr. Alvarez helped shape my body with contours that I could never imagine my body looking this good. I was so self conscious with the way I looked before I had barely left my house. I am so much more confident since my procedure due to my shape and my results that I can now see from going to the gym. I am amazed with his expertise , demeanor, and overall personality.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 26, 2019
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Dr. Clavijo has been helping me keep my migraines away for 6 years. He is compassionate, takes his time to listen to his patients and makes you feel comfortable and welcome. The staff is equally stellar. I would highly recommend ReNova!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 01, 2019
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I am forever grateful to Dr. Clavijo for my amazing surgical outcome. The two qualities of the utmost importance in my search for a plastic surgeon were expertise and compassion. Dr. Clavijo exceeded both these expectations by miles. I underwent revision septorhinoplasty over two weeks ago, after many years of breathing issues and insecurities related to progressive structural deformities from my first rhinoplasty at age 13. My breathing issues were so significant that I could barely tolerate we
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 01, 2019
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My experience with Dr. Clavijo & his staff at ReNova has been nothing short of superior. Everyone has been professional & kind from my initial consultation to my current recovery. I would recommend Dr. Clavijo to anyone looking to gain confidence all while having an exceptional and comfortable experience. My results are perfect and I’ll continue to go to Dr. C for any & all of my future procedures! Easily a 5 star rating!! Thank you Dr. Clavijo for making me feel beautiful!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Lindsey in Pittsburgh, PA – Dec 28, 2018
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I can’t rave enough about how happy I am with my septorhinoplasty results so far at 3 weeks post-op! From my consultation I felt like Dr. Clavijo-Alvarez and I were on the same page with what I wanted, even when I couldn’t quite explain it. My results are better than what I imagined and I’m still not fully recovered. Dr. Clavijo-Alvarez called me a few hours after my surgery to check in on me. He’s very attentive, caring and great at what he does!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Pittsburgh, PA – Dec 28, 2018
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I would give him a million stars!!! He is the most AMAZING doctor I have ever met! Not only is he very knowledgeable and detail oriented, he is so kind and has an amazing bedside manner. I would 100% go back to him in the future, as well as I would recommend him to anyone looking around for a plastic surgeon. He is truly the best and I’m so thankful I found him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jessica in Pittsburgh , PA – Dec 18, 2018
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I went back today to see Dr Julio Clavijo-Alvarez for a consult to treat my migraine headaches. I am currently under the care of a Neurologist for this and had learned that Dr Clavijo-Alvarez is specially trained in this area and after the most thorough explaination I cannot wait to be treated by him in Jan. 2019. My mother, who was with me, is not as “doctor friendly” as I am, turned to me afterwards and said his explaination alone was amazing and he is so knowledgeable and kind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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MA Fed in PA – Nov 14, 2018
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Dr. Alvarez is fantastic!!! He was very nice and super thorough. I am very happy with the results of my procedure and had very little plain afterwards! I would highly recommend him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Susan in Pittsburgh, PA – Nov 14, 2018
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Dr. Clavijo is amazing. He cares about his patients and tries to give them what they want without jeopardizing their health. After extreme weight loss I had a lot of excess skin. He was able to remove more skin than he originally thought and made me look amazing. I can't wait for my next procedure.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Nicole in PA – Aug 09, 2018
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Dr. Julio is a Dr. that cares! I had complications and he personally came to check on me, and called or text to check in there after. He has excellent beside manner and a kind heart. The staff is very friendly and accommodating with scheduling. A+++++
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Thankful in Pittsburgh, PA – Jun 01, 2018
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I had the "mommy makeover" following three pregnancies and three C-sections. My youngest child was four at the time of my surgery. I am so thrilled with the results I got. They are so far beyond my expectations. My pain was very minimal, mostly just soreness like after a good workout. I was back doing CrossFit 5 days a week, 6 weeks after my surgery. I had a diastasis and hernia repair during my surgery, and I cannot stress how important it is to strengthen your ab muscles after this surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Meadville – May 12, 2018
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Devotion to your care
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Cosmetic Medicine

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  • Upmc

    Internship Hospital, 2006
  • Universidad Autonoma De Madrid

    2001
  • Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Bogota, Colombia

    Medical School, 1995
  • Colegio Anglo Americano Bogota, Colombia

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office101 Fowler Rd Ste G Warrendale, PA 15086
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC East

    2775 Mosside Blvd
    Monroeville, PA 15146
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

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  • Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital

    532 W Pittsburgh St
    Greensburg, PA 15601
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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  • UPMC Passavant-Cranberry

    1 Saint Francis Way
    Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
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