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Office
Cleveland Clinic
2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd
Weston, FL 33331Phone+1 954-659-5450Fax+1 888-663-6137- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- I specialize in the care and study of pulmonary vascular diseases, including pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, and CTEPH. I am also passionate about caring for patients with interstitial lung disease. I enjoy collaborating with other physicians to provide outstanding, compassionate, evidence-based, and cutting edge care to patients with serious lung diseases.
Education & Training
- UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2013 - 2016
- Emory University School of MedicineChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2012 - 2013
- Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2012
- Emory University School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2010
- Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2009, DO, MPH, With Honors
- Georgetown UniversityMaster of Science, Physiology and Biophysics, 2003 - 2004
- University of MiamiBachelor of Science, Biology, 1999 - 2003
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State License 2016 - 2024
- PA State License 2013 - 2016
- GA State License 2011 - 2014
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Outstanding Clinician, Department of Medicine University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2019
- Minority Trainee Developmental Scholarship, ATS Meeting American Thoracic Society, 2015
- Abstract Scholarship ATS Assembly on Pulmonary Circulation, 2015
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Clinical Trials
- OPsumit USers Registry Start of enrollment: 2014 Apr 30
- Macitentan in Pulmonary Hypertension of Sickle Cell Disease Start of enrollment: 2015 Jul 01
- A Study to Assess Pulsed Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Subjects With Pulmonary Fibrosis at Risk for Pulmonary Hypertension Start of enrollment: 2020 Dec 14
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 226 citationsUmbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells for COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome: A double-blind, phase 1/2a, randomized controlled trial.Giacomo Lanzoni, E. Linetsky, Diego Correa, Shari Messinger Cayetano, Roger A. Alvarez, Dimitrios Kouroupis, Ana M. Alvarez Gil, Raffaella Poggioli, Phillip Ruiz, Anto...> ;Stem Cells Translational Medicine. 2021 May 1
- 41 citationsA Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pulsed, Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Subjects at Risk of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Pulmonary Fibrosis.Steven D. Nathan, Kevin R. Flaherty, Marilyn K. Glassberg, Ganesh Raghu, Jeffrey J. Swigris, Roger A. Alvarez, Neil A. Ettinger, J.E. Loyd, Peter Fernandes, Hunter Gil...> ;Chest. 2020 Aug 1
- Management of crash and burn patients with SARS-CoV-2 associated ARDS.Ali Ghodsizad, April A. Grant, Mehdi Mirsaeidi, Waleed Sneij, Laiqua Khalid, David Delazerda, Jonathan S. Auerbach, Roger A. Alvarez, Eduardo de Marchena, Joshua M. Ha...> ;Journal of Cardiac Surgery. 2020 Jul 14
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Abstracts/Posters
- Every Other Day Dosing of Rosuvastatin for Patients Intolerant to Statins.Achtchi, A. N., Alvarez, R. A., Nell-Dybdahl, C., Smiley, W. H., Sperling, L. S., Resident Research Day, Emory University School of Medicine., Atlanta, GA.
- Metastatic Pulmonary Calcifications In A Bilateral Lung Transplant RecipientBhadriraju, S., Alvarez, R. A., Pilewski, J. M., American Thoracic Society, San Diego, CA, 5/18/2014
- Miliary Tuberculosis Presenting With GI Bleed From Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm Rupture in an HIV Infected PatientAlvarez RA, Venado A, CHEST, Atlanta, GA, 10/21/2012
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Press Mentions
- Miami Valves 2022 Brings International Perspective to Advances in Treatment Devices and ProceduresMarch 7th, 2022
- 11 Things to Do When You Test Positive for COVID-19December 11th, 2020
- What to Do if You Test Positive for the Coronavirus This WinterDecember 4th, 2020
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Grant Support
- Warfield Garson Lung Disease Research Developmental GrantBreathe Pennsylvania2015–2016
Committees
- Director, Pulmonary Embolism Response Team 2019 - Present
- Member, Residency Clinical Competence Committee 2012 - 2013
- Member, Residency Leadership Committee 2012 - 2013
Research History
- Research FellowResearch fellow at the Vascular Medicine Institute in Pittsburgh, PA in the Straub laboratory, studying the role of hemoglobin alpha and cytochrome b5 reductase 3 (CYB5R3) in the nitric oxide signaling pathway in the pulmonary circulation.2014 - 2016
Professional Memberships
- Associate
- Associate Member
- Associate Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
Hospital Affiliations
- Cleveland Clinic FloridaFort Lauderdale, Florida
- UMHC - Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteMiami, Florida
External Links
- University of Miami Profilehttp://uhealthsystem.com/doctors/profile/148198
- UPMC PACCMhttp://www.paccm.pitt.edu
Reviews
Dr. Alvarez is the most thorough and knowledgeable physician I have ever met. His bedside manner is unmatched. He is compassionate and fights for what is best for his patients. I HIGHLY recommend him.
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