Dr. Manuel E. Alva M.D.?
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Dr. Manuel E. Alva M.D., Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Manuel E. Alva M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(8)
3231 Euclid Ave Suite 408 Berwyn IL, 60402
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Manuel Alva is a gastroenterologist practicing in Berwyn, IL. Dr. Alva specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Alva performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Univ De Montemorelos, Esc De Med, Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico 1988

Universidad de Montemorelos Escuela de Medicina 1988

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Obesity
  • Acid Reflux
  • Constipation
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gastritis
  • Indigestion
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Pain
  • H. Pylori

Dr. Manuel E. Alva M.D.'s Practice location

Manuel Alva, MD

3231 Euclid Ave Suite 408 -
Berwyn, IL 60402
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New patients: 708-795-0890
Fax: 708-795-1521

6832 OGDEN AVE -
BERWYN, IL 60402
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New patients: 708-795-0890
Fax: 708-795-1521

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Patient Experience with Dr. Alva


4.0

Based on 8 reviews

Dr. Manuel E. Alva M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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3249 SOUTH OAK PARK AVENUE BERWYN IL 60402

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