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Dr. Ronald Alvarez, MD

Dr. Ronald Alvarez, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ronald Alvarez, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Cumming, GA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alvarez has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1992. He is affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

1100 Northside Forsyth Dr Ste 490 Cumming, GA 30041
Telehealth available
(770) 740-1860

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Alvarez specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients 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

2.6

42 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
36%
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4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
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2 Star
2%
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1 Star
57%
57%

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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
No results
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Carol – Apr 29, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Displeased Patient – Jun 05, 2024
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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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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C. S – Sep 01, 2023
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 31, 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
Sofia – Feb 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tracy – Aug 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 11, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 06, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathrine in Filan – Mar 22, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lily in Cumming GA – Feb 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
K.P. in Cumming, GA – Jun 05, 2017
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cumming, GA – Nov 18, 2016
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cumming, GA – Nov 09, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
Vicki Sansom in Sugar Hill, GA – Jun 09, 2016
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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
12 people found this helpful
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Jeanne in Cumming, GA – May 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ronald Alvarez, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Cumming, GA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alvarez has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Temple University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Temple University

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Northside Ent Specialists-Cumming1100 Northside Forsyth Dr Ste 490 Cumming, GA 30041
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Practice

Ear Nose and Throat2365 Old Milton Pkwy Ste 300 Alpharetta, GA 30009
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Milton Hall Surgical Associates LLC3330 Preston Ridge Rd Ste 240 Alpharetta, GA 30005
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Office1121 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 420 Marietta, GA 30068
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr
    Cumming, GA 30041
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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