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Dr. Jorge L Alvarez M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1325 SAN MARCO BLVD JACKSONVILLE FL, 32207About
Dr. Jorge Alvarez practices Pulmonology in Council Bluffs, IA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Alvarez manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Nodules
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Shortness of Breath
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Emphysema
- Cough
- Sleep Apnea
- Narcolepsy
- Insomnia
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endobronchial Ultrasound
- SuperDimension Bronchoscopy
- Pulmonary (or Lung) Function Tests
- Six-Minute Walk Test
- Spirometry
- Challenge Tests for Asthma
- Laser Bronchoscopy
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Dr. Jorge L Alvarez M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1 Edmundson Pl Suite 312
1 Edmundson Pl Suite 312 -Council Bluffs, IA 51503Get Direction
Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine - Baptist South
14540 Old St. Augustine Rd. Bldg II, Suite 2403 -Jacksonville, FL 32258Get Direction
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