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Department Pulmonary Medicine
Primary Location Weston Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2023

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - UPMC, Univ. of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA USA
2016

Residency - Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Chief Residency, Internal Medicine
Atlanta, GA USA
2013

Residency - Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Internal Medicine
Atlanta, GA USA
2012

Internship - Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Internal Medicine
Atlanta, GA USA
2010

Medical Education - NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Davie, FL USA
2009

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
  • Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 4/10/2023, Dr. Alvarez has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Alvarez receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • United Therapeutics Corporation

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

258 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 4.6
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

61 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Dr. Alvarez was very caring and went through my chart to understand my situation. Extremely happy with him everyone on his team was wonderful.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

Dr. Alvarez is an excellent professional. It makes you feel confident that you're in good hands. I wouldn't trade it for any other Doctor.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

Dr Alvarez is very professional and knowledgeable . He explains everything throughly!!! And has the best personality, always with a smile which I appreciate very much

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

Dr. Alvarez is a wonderful person and doctor. He is at the top. So happy to have him on my Care Team.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

Doctor Alvarez is always very professional and excellent.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

Dr. Alvarez is very knowledgeable and caring. I am glad to have been able to see him.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024

Doctor ?lvarez and her assistant nurse Ana Maria are absolutely wonderful, their care, professionalism, understanding and service is the best I have experienced at any other pulmonary office. Thank you for you have done for me.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

Dr. Alvarez is extremely thorough and highly knowledgeable. He is probably the best doctor that I have ever had.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

I would highly recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone needing a pulmonologist.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024

Dr Alvarez listens and is very patient and kind in explaining in layman's terms what he thinks and would like for me to achieve with treatment. He goes beyond and above for his patients.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024

Dr Alvares is extremely detailed and made me feel like he truly cared about my health concerns. He offered a few suggestions regarding my treatment of care and allay my concerns.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Dr. Is a very very good

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Dr. Alvarez is an excellent pulmonologist

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024

I can't even find words how wonderful is to be a patient of Dr Alvarez! His compassion and commitment to take care of me is beyond words!!! Thanks to his knowledge and professional intuition he ordered tests that maybe increased my chances to be diagnosed earlier with CLL!

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024

Dr. Roger Alvarez is a gem! His focus is on giving and/or getting the best possible care for his patient. He is thorough and knowledgeable, listens to what his patient is saying and offers his expertise in finding solutions with compassion.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023

Dr Alvarez is the best doctor I have met!! Very caring

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

Dr. Alvarez is very thorough and extremely competent.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023

Dr. Alvarez is excellent, as a human being, as a Doctor and as person. I has seen 2 pulmonologist before and I give thanks to God I found him. Now I know I'm in good hands.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2023

Dr. Alvarez is a rare find. He truly listens and cares about his patients.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023

I had urgent health issues and was able to see dr Alvarez immediately which was wonderful

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023

Dr Alvarez is a compassionate ,and caring person, discussing all alternatives of treatment

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023

Dr Alvarez is always very clear on my results and the game plan after. Listens to your concerns and gives advice

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023

Dr. Alvarez is everything you want your doctor to be. He is compassionate, he listens, and he's extremely knowledgeable about medicine.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

I have had a very impressive and professional experience with Dr Alvarez. Thoroughly happy that I came to Cleveland Clinic

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

Dr. Alvarez was excellent.

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2023

Dr Alvarez was extremely thorough and made sure he understood my illness and how I felt. Excellent Dr - so glad he joined the Cleveland Clinic. Thank you!

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2023

If there was an outstanding rating I would rate Dr Alvarez as outstanding in every category.

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2023

Great DoctorWill recommend him to anyone

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2023

Dr. Alvarez is absolutely first rate.

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2023

Dr. Alvarez is the best!

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023

Dr Alvarez was patient, gave full explanations and was great overall.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023

Have already referred Dr. Alvarez to my family and friends.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023

Dr Alvarez is caring, knowledgeable & friendly. I have recommended him to others looking for pulmonary care.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2023

Dr. Alvarez's nurse, Ana was amazing in participating in my care while I was at the office. Scarlet, RN answered all of my questions. Excellent Team. Oh let's not forget Dr. Alvarez, he's an amazing doctor full of so much knowledge.

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2023

Doctor Alvarez is very good and very professional.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023

Dr. Alvarez prescribed Albuterol for use with tjhe nebulizer. He did not tell me he was ordering it and why. Also, I was never informed the frequency o fusing the nebulizer.

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023

I saw dr Alvarez the first time and I'm very impressed with his attentiveness and thorough explanation

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

Once we got the video through was a great appt. Doctor Alvarez was very clear and very thorough. He explained things very clearly and outlined the steps to proceed.

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2023

Excellent doctor

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2023

Dr. Alvarez is among the very best physicians I have seen. He is caring, thoughtful, very well qualified and practical. I have recommended him to family and friends and will continue to do so. I was not previously a patient of Cleveland Clinic, however I followed Dr. Alvarez to Cleveland Clinic. He is outstanding.

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023

I was very skeptical of what the day was gonna be like, my old pulmonologist Dr Rahaghi had been promoted and I was having to see a Dr R Alvarez. My skepticism when through the door when he entered the room. In walked a burst of sunlight. Throughout the visit I never for a minute regretted getting him as my doctor. He listened, answered all my questions and taught me a few things about my disease and what to expect. Prior to meeting him I had plans to move on to UM. Well he came directly from UM to Cleveland. I'm just grateful and very pleased. He is a great doctor.

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023

Dr. Alvarez is simply the best. He has a very broad base of knowledge which is helpful to me because of my multiple complex medical conditions. He goes out of the way to help you with whatever resources, testing, etc you need even if not pulmonary.

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023

I have had mixed healthcare experiences at Cleveland Clinic, but Dr. Alvarez is exceptional.

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023

LOVE Dr Alvarez and his staff

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023

Have already given Dr. Alvarez and his teams contact information to several family members and friends.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023

Dr. Alvarez was excellent. He also took the time to examine me and explain what is happening in my body. He explained the plan and next steps to guide and help me with working with my condition. Dr. Alvarez, Dr. Aftab and nurse assistant are a great team. Thank you.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023

Dr Alvarez, and his nurse made me feel at home. They both show interest in me as a patient,as a person.First time,I have experienced this amount of care and Interest In my person (Cleveland Clinic), since I joined the clinic two years ago.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023

Both Dr Alvarez and Dr ?lab were great.

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2023

Dr Alvarez is one of the best physicians I have seen in my life. I feel so blessed to have him treating me for this issue. Not only did he identify my problem after others failed to do so, but he is now 100% invested in helping me make the best treatment decisions.

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2023

Dr. Alvarez is one of a kind. He is extremely knowledgeable, always up to date on the latest research, open minded about new approaches, patient, and explains concepts in a way that is easy for a layperson to understand.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023

Dr. Alvarez is wonderful. He cares about his patients and takes the time to explain the diagnosis and treatment.

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023

Muy buena experiencia con el Dr. ?lvarez.

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023

I WISH MY PRIMARY CARE WOULD BE AS GOOD AS DR.ALVAREZ

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023

Dr. Alvarez is an oustanding care provider highly recommended

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023

Dr. Alvarez was a great listener and explained his concerns to me kindly and professionally. He has excellent manners and is very respectful of my decisions.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023

Extraordinary Doctor

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2023

Dr Alvarez is one of a kind. He truly cares and listens.

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023

Dr Alvarez is excellent! Very knowledgeable and interested in helping me find answers. One of the best doctors I've ever had.

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023

Excellent Doctor, felt really comfortable and his insights were very valuable.

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023

Dr. Alvarez is an excellent physician.

Reviewed on May 16, 2023

Dr. Alvarez is a wonderful doctor. I feel like I am in great hands. He is through. He explains everything in detail to were I can understand. I am at peace knowing he is handling my care.

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