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Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD

Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Chattanooga, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Erlanger Baroness Hospital and AdventHealth Murray. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

979 E 3rd St Ste C430 Chattanooga, TN 37403
Telehealth available

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Dr. Alvarez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvarez

4.0

34 ratings, 12 with a written review
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
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Dianne – Feb 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Marian May, MD – Dec 12, 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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Charlie Smelley – Oct 03, 2019
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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
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owen cardillo – Sep 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 09, 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
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John in GA – Feb 01, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ringgold, GA – Nov 01, 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
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vnichols in TN – May 25, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Sam in Cloudland, GA – Mar 17, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Tennie M Bishop in Charleston , TN – Oct 17, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Annelise Wenzel in Chattanooga, TN – Jun 04, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Lance Stewart in Maryville, TN – May 17, 2016
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Dr. Richard Alvarez, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Chattanooga, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Orthopaedic Institute of Chattanooga979 E 3rd St Ste C430 Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Practice

Erlanger Foot and Ankle Institute at Erlanger Medical Mall979 E 3rd St Ste C225 Chattanooga, TN 37403
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