Allen A. Alvarez, M.D.

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Dr. Allen Alvarez works with a simple guiding mission – help others live a good and healthy life. His practice is unique because he is a board certified general surgeon fellowship trained in minimally invasive surgery; he brings his advanced laparoscopic skills to bariatric surgery.
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October 8, 2017October 8, 2017 Allen Alvarez 1 Comment
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Losing weight will save you money

The United States faces an alarming problem with elevated weight. We are quick to blame individuals for eating too much or exercising too little, but in truth, the causes of obesity are more complex and

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October 8, 2017October 8, 2017 Allen Alvarez No Comments
  • Weight Loss Surgery

Treat your sleep apnea by reducing weight

Doing weight loss surgery is a high-tech treatment for people suffering from sleep apnea. The sleeve gastrectomy procedure that I perform has helped resolve sleep apnea in many patients suffering from

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October 8, 2017October 8, 2017 Allen Alvarez No Comments
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Do You Know By Losing Weight You Can Cure Type 2 Diabetes?

Yes, many people might be aware of it. There are millions of people who are suffering from diabetes but those who have type 2 diabetes weight loss can help them. According to the scientist of Newcastle…

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  • Weight Loss Surgery

Q&A session on LapBands, Sleeves, Bypass and The New Balloon option for weight loss.

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May 14, 2016May 14, 2016 Allen Alvarez No Comments
  • Weight Loss Surgery

Sleeve vs Bypass – Which surgery is better?

The most effective procedure for weight loss and resolution of diseases such diabetes, hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea is the laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure.  So if you are a patient pressed about what procedure to do

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May 13, 2016October 7, 2017 Allen Alvarez 2 Comments
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Does Weight Loss Surgery Cure Diabetes?

In 2012, an article in NEJM reported that surgical patients had BETTER outcomes compared to medical treatment for patients that were obese and diabetic. The trial was a three-group, randomized, controlled, single-center study involving 150 obese patients, in…

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Dr. Allen Alvarez works with a simple guiding mission – help others live a good and healthy life. His practice is unique because he is a board certified general surgeon fellowship trained in minimally invasive surgery;…

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    9618 Huebner Rd #202,
    San Antonio, TX 78240

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