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Dr. Ricardo Antonio Alvarado, MD

Dr. Ricardo Antonio Alvarado, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Ricardo Antonio Alvarado, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in San Antonio, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Methodist Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital South. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Advanced Pain Relief Institute

4100 E Piedras Dr Ste 165 San Antonio, TX 78228
Telehealth available

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  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Alvarado's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvarado

3.2

45 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
47%
47%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
38%
38%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Grady Whitlock – Oct 08, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Susan – Jun 20, 2024
Thank you, Susan for the kind words. It is...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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Mike – Aug 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 04, 2023
Interesting that you have experience with so many...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jim Custet – Mar 01, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 08, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Whitney Hathorn – Mar 24, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
A.R. – Jan 21, 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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Robert in Universal City, TX – Mar 07, 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
Geniva in Bandera , TX – Jan 17, 2019
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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
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karen Martha Wetzel – Jun 24, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
SAN ANTONIO – Feb 13, 2018
Although I cant be present for every interaction...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ramiro del bosque jr in laredo, tx – Sep 18, 2017
Mr Del Bosque, I had my staff call you 5 times to...Read More
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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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Antonio, TX – Dec 27, 2016
It's unfortunate and quite fitting that someone...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Antonio TX – Sep 23, 2016
Maintaining continuity of care is exactly what we...Read More
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
None Listed in san antonio, tx – Aug 18, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Amy Vallejo in Humble, TX – May 20, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Antonio, TX – Dec 28, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Compassionate and Thorough
  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Pain Management

  • Pain Medicine

  • Acute Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

  • Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

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  • Presby St Lukes Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
  • University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005
  • University Of North Texas

    Undergraduate School, 2001
  • Lemuel Shattuck Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1966
  • Boston Lying-in Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1965
  • Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1963
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Locations

Advanced Pain Relief Institute

Advanced Pain Relief Institute - Central San Antonio4100 E Piedras Dr Ste 165 San Antonio, TX 78228
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
Advanced Pain Relief Institute - Boerne138 Old San Antonio Rd Ste 302 Boerne, TX 78006
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Francis Hospital South

    10501 E 91st St
    Tulsa, OK 74133
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Hill Country Memorial Hospital

    1020 S State Highway 16
    Fredericksburg, TX 78624
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Methodist Hospital Atascosa

    1905 E State Highway 97
    Jourdanton, TX 78026

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

    15% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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