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Dr. Jaime Alvarez, MD

Dr. Jaime Alvarez, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Jaime Alvarez, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fort Myers, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 79 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (79 reviews)

Dr. Alvarez is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Alvarez specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Alvarez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvarez

4.3
79 ratings, 35 with a written review
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Worst Doctor I have ever been with
Seemed completely disinterested in how I was feeling. Asked very few questions spent less than three minutes with me and walked out basically saying I will see you when I will see you. Even though I have issues with my neck from a car accident. Showed no interest or compassion. I have no clue why he wants to work with people. If I treated my patients like that I wouldn’t have a patient base. He deserve “0” stars but there is no option for that.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Dr. M – Oct 28, 2024
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Blew me off??
He operated on me before 15 years ago?? I went back recently as have sciatica and or piriformis problems same area? Completely dismissed me? Now I have to try & find someone to fix his problems
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Dec 24, 2023
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He is absolutely the rudest dr we have ever seen and he recommended somebody that retired a couple years ago . I wouldn’t recommend anybody going to him he is one horrible man and I hope when he looks in the mirror he see something different than I saw it today the most uncompassionate doctor ever. A total waste of time for someone that is in excruciating pain he could’ve cared less
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Barbara – Jun 15, 2021
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My husband had surgery 2 weeks ago. He had a cyst that was compressing some nerves and he could barely walk. Dr. Alvarez explained his condition and problems to us and let us know what choices my husband had. He answered all our questions before and after the procedure. He never rushed us. He and his staff are very professional and friendly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Johana Calderin – Apr 12, 2021
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Great results, and great experience
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 05, 2021
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I have not had any issues. The staff is amazing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 13, 2020
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Thank God for the University Of Miami for fixing this mans incomplete Surgery.... He should have never touched my back to begin with, as my case was beyond his capabilities ... shame on me for trusting him
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Oct 18, 2020
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Dr. Alvarez did a great job from the first office visit, through the diagnosis, until the successful surgery. Herniated disk, and spinal stenosis caused pain shooting down my leg all the way to my foot. Dr. Alvarez repaired the damage and immediately after surgery all the pain was gone. Soon I was walking 3 to 4 miles a day. And now I am back to playing golf and tennis. Thanks Dr. Alvarez!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Gerry – Mar 08, 2020
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I had a great experience from the first time i contacted this office to my post op appointments. Dr Alvarez was kind and caring and knowledgeable and I would not hesitate to come here again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 19, 2020
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I was involved in a motor vehicle accident and have had numerous tests, procedures as well as three surgeries in less than six months. As such, it was essential for me to choose the best surgeon available (he’s over an hour from my home but well worth the drive). As part of my due diligence I have seen three Neurosurgeons and am thankful I was referred to Dr. Alvarez; he is clearly the surgeon for me! Thank you again Doctor for taking the time to explain everything in such detail and for your genuine compassion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Robert Popoff – Jan 23, 2020
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I thank dr Alvarez for all he has done and his assistant Alex they are wonderful. I feel so much better than i did before. It has transformed my life completely. The staff is also wonderful i recommend dr Alvarez 100 percent. Thank you.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 01, 2020
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Dr Alvarez di surgery on my herniated disk.. It was amazingly painless and healing time was minimal.. his staff was equally amazing..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Steve Clark – Dec 12, 2019
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Dr Alvarez was a life saver. He and his staff did as great job on my removing my brain tumor. It was non cancerous. .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 03, 2019
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For really fixed me up wonderful...thank you a million miracle i am blessed and so thankful.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 10, 2019
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Wish I could give a 0 rating. PLEASE do not waste time or money on this ‘person’... spent less than 2 minutes with me back in November. Found I have c spine stenosis and a frontal lobe brain tumor. I wanted his to realize how serious this is esp with the blacking our and trouble I have with balance and finding words. He ABSOLUTELY did not SIMPLY bc the one MRI needed a request from him and he made CLEAR he doesn’t do requests nor medication. Please if you’re in a desperate situation DO NOT EXPECT HELP FROM THE ONE... he will make you feel WORSE then after the anxiety and fear this diagnosis brings. I am also in the process of recovering the $602.00 from his first appt. now I’m filing a complaint with the medical board and BBB
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Colleen Turner – Aug 20, 2019
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I am very pleased with the professional treatment by Dr. Alvarez and the complete attending staff. Dr. Alvarez saved my life I was almost paralyzed and he did two implants C5-6 and C6-7, my surgery was successful. The doctor diagnosed my symptoms and explained every detail to me so I understood what to expect before and after my surgery. They answered all of my questions. I put my full faith and trust in Dr. Alvarez and highly recommend him and his staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Raquel Pines – Jul 16, 2019
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Verygood.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 21, 2019
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When you are having someone operate on your spine you want someone like Dr. Alvarez to do the operation as he answers all the questions with common sense answers. During the office visits and the visits in the hospital he was very professional and I'm completely satisfied with the results as the pain I had for several months has completely gone away.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Edmund Doyle in SANIBEL, FL – Feb 20, 2019
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Dr. Alvarez and his staff are very professional and kind. He performed my lower back surgery in April 2018, implanting a rod and screws, and I started back to work mid September 2018 after not working for 2 yrs.; I am forever grateful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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C. R. Peterson in Lehigh Acres , FL – Feb 19, 2019
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Ddr Alvarez was amazing, His staff was helpful and made me comfortable even when pain levels were extreme prior to my surgery. i have had zero pain since the surgery Thank you Doc
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Steve Clark – Jan 11, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Alvarez, Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, joined Southwest Florida Neurosurgical Associates in 1999. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the American College of Spine Surgeons,...read more

biography

Jaime A. Alvarez, M.D. is a board-certified Neurosurgeon at HCA Florida Neurosurgery. He received both a chemistry and biology degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa where he made the Dean's list every year of his college career....read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Case Western Reserve University

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • Case Western Reserve University

    Internship Hospital, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Alvarez is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

      21298 Olean Blvd
      Port Charlotte, FL 33952
      Recipient of 30
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      64%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      12% lower than the national average

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