Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD
Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD is a nephrologist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Stanford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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795 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94301Make an Appointment
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Dr. Alvarez is affiliated with Stanford Hospital Stanford, a highly rated hospital.
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Dr. Luis Alvarez, MD is a nephrologist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read moreNephrology
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Stanford University
Fellowship HospitalStanford University Hospital & Clinics
Internship Hospital, 1999University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1998
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- Recipient of 34
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 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
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family19% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 46
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
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