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Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD

Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD is a pulmonologist in Plantation, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alvarez has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from University of Costa Rica in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Northwest Hospital and HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (37 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Alvarez specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Sleep Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top HospitalPulmonary Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Alvarez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvarez

3.1

37 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
49%
49%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
41%
41%

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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
1 person found this helpful
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Jason Canary – Aug 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Mohsen Yazdani – Apr 24, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 08, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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DN – Jun 29, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Richard L. – Apr 09, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fab – Jan 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
L C Serrato – Oct 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Olga Wallace – Sep 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ana Manresa – Aug 18, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Jul 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Alexander Ruiz – Jul 10, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Marta I Torres – Mar 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Margaret – Nov 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dennis Maineri in Sunrise, FL – Jun 08, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 25, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 06, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
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May 09, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
M.N. in Plantation, Fl – Jan 07, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ft Lauderdale, FL – Feb 01, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

treats each patient with their specific problem to the best of my ability

biography

spanish speaking very compassionate doctor
  • Pulmonary Disease

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Costa Rica

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida University Hospital

    3476 S University Dr
    Davie, FL 33328

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

    85%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    18% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Westside Hospital

    8201 W Broward Blvd
    Plantation, FL 33324
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital

    7201 N University Dr
    Tamarac, FL 33321
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    70%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    14% lower than the national average

    67%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
    View all patient feedback
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