Yordanka R. Alvarez, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Preventive Medicine
- Chronic diseases
- Pediatric care
- Women's Health
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified family medicine physician with professional interests in preventive medicine, chronic diseases, pediatric care and women's health. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions. I also speak Spanish. Hablo Espanol.
Hometown: Monticello, MN
I'm passionate about: my two boys. They mean everything to me.
My favorite destination is: Cuba, where I was born and still have family.
I've learned from my patients: that I’m able to learn something valuable from my them every day. Sometimes all they need is someone to listen.
One of the challenges of my career that I enjoy is: being able to care for patients of all ages, genders and medical conditions.
My personal health goal is: to exercise and stay active.
I am most proud of: my family.
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Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Bicycling
- Cheering for my kids at all their sporting events
- Puzzles
- Rubik's Cube
- Spending time with family
- Traveling
- Volunteer medical care
Educational institutions
- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha
- Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas Carlos J. Finlay, Camagüey
Internships
- Martin Chang Puga Hospital, Nuevitas, Cuba
Residencies
- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha
Years of experience
- 26
Additional languages spoken
- Spanish
Hospital affiliations
- Mercy Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)
Dr Alvarez is a wonderful doctor
My doctor always listen what I have and she always taking care of me
Dr alvarez is Knowledgable thorough and takes her time with me
Dr. Alvarez is great
Didn't listen about my concerns as well as I would have liked. Felt rushed and talked down to.
She was very friendly and informed.
Because I've always been treated with good care and respect
Attentiveness
Appointments are almost always on time!
Perfessionel, kind, listen well, patience and always willing to assist