
Dr. Alvaro Bolivar, MD
Surgeon
598 N F St San Bernardino CA, 92410About
Dr. Alvaro Bolivar is a general surgeon practicing in San Bernardino, CA. Dr. Bolivar specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Bolivar provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1975
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Varicose Veins
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Vascular Disease
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