Betsy Alvarado PA
Physician Assistant | Medical
320 POMFRET ST PUTNAM CT, 06260About
Betsy Alvarado is a physician assistant practicing in PUTNAM, CT. Betsy specializes in preventing and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of care under the supervision of a physician. A physician assistant's work can include physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, performing procedures and prescribing medication. Often times, they can assist in surgery but the scope of practice can vary according to jurisdiction or health care setting.
Provider Details
Betsy Alvarado PA's Practice location
Betsy Alvarado PA's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
![]()
What is Diabetes? Get the FactsDiabetes is a condition wherein there are high blood sugar levels (BSL). Usually, when you eat, your body extracts glucose/sugar from food. That glucose is released into your bloodstream. The same is utilized by your body to carry out various physical activities and other processes...
![]()
Foods to Avoid When Suffering From IBSIBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common functional disorder of the gut. A functional disorder means that there is a problem with the function of a body part but not its structure. IBS affects the large intestines. It causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. IBS...
![]()
Surgery for Cervical CancerThe cervix is the lower region of the uterus – connecting the uterus to the vagina. Cervical cancer starts develop in the cells at the surface if the cervix. These changes in the cells happen gradually and can be detected through a Pap test. ...
![]()
Woman with Multiple Sclerosis Finds Relief in Stem Cell TherapyKaren Boyd, a 46-year-old woman from Traverse City, has been coping with multiple sclerosis (MS) for over 11 years. “It's where your own immune system attacks itself” she said. Boyd was first diagnosed in 2005, when she started taking several medications to help alleviate her symptoms. “I was...
![]()
Can My Period Be the Cause of My Anemia?Anemia is sometimes more commonly referred to as low iron because its root cause is less iron being produced by the body. There are staggering numbers of people increasing in the world every year who are under the torment of this notorious disease. The basic dysfunction starts within the red blood...
- Everything You Need to Know About a Laminectomy
What Is a Laminectomy?The lamina is the back part of your vertebra covering the spinal canal. Your doctor could decide to eliminate your lamina or the bone spurs around it when either causes compression of your spinal cord or the roots of your nerves. Pressure on the roots of your nerves can cause:...
Nearest Hospitals
HARRINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-1l
100 SOUTH STREET SOUTHBRIDGE MA 1550