Dr. Israel J Alvarado M.D.
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
1219 E Charleston Blvd Las Vegas NV, 89104Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Israel Alvarado practices Genetic Medicine in Las Vegas, NV. As a geneticist, Dr. Alvarado performs experiments and analyzes data to interpret the inheritance of different traits in patients. A geneticist evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patients with hereditary conditions or congenital malformations, genetic risk calculations, and mutation analysis. Dr. Alvarado carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Education and Training
Univ De Guayaquil, Fac De Cien Med, Guayaquil, Ecu MD
Universidad De Guayaquil, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas 1993
Universidad de Guayaquil Facultad de Ciencias MÈdicas 1993
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Hearing Loss
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Varicose Veins
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Israel J Alvarado M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1219 E Charleston Blvd
1219 E Charleston Blvd -Las Vegas, NV 89104Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
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Dr. Holly H. Hobart PH.D.1707 W. Charleston Blvd- Dba Nevada Genetics Laboratory Las Vegas NV 89102
Nearest Hospitals
VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
620 SHADOW LANE LAS VEGAS NV 89106