Dr. Manuel E. Alva M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
3231 Euclid Ave Suite 408 Berwyn IL, 60402About
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
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Street theater as a tool to reduce family planning misinformation.
- Economic Evaluation Of Pegfilgrastim As Prophylaxis For Febrile Neutropenia In Patients With Solid Tumors Or Lymphoma Receiving Chemotherapy In Mexico.
- Budget Impact Analysis of Carfilzomib for the Treatment of Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (Mm) in Mexico.
- Cost Per Response Analysis for Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonists (Tpo-Ras), In the Treatment of Adult Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia (Itp) In Mexico.
Treatments
- Obesity
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Indigestion
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- H. Pylori
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