Some Background Information on Dr. Alvarez

Who is Dr. Alvarez?

Dr. Alvarez is the youngest of three children born to Luis and Margarita Alvarez, who came to the United States from Colombia in 1968. Since a young age, his parents instilled a strong sense of values, morals, and ethics that make him the professional man he is today. In fact, all three children went on to be professionals, as both his sisters are physicians.

Born in Queens, and raised in Long Island, Dr. Alvarez worked hard to graduate with multiple honors and national awards from high school, and was subsequently admitted to the prestigious seven year combined BA/DDS program at New York University. While at NYU, Dr. Alvarez excelled at both surgical and cosmetic procedures. Once again graduating in the top of his class, he went on to complete a post graduate residency training program at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

For the last 11+ years, Dr. Alvarez has been refining his talents in the art of cosmetic dentistry. He has become a full fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute, the most respected organization dedicated to the advancement of lasers in dentistry. He has also lectured both domestically and internationally on the topic of laser dentistry. In addition, he is also certified in the placement of dermal fillers for lip augmentation and reduction of facial wrinkles. Also, owing a sense of gratitude to those who serve us, Dr. Alvarez is a Police Surgeon for both the New York State Troopers and Amtrak Police Department.

Currently, Dr. Alvarez happily practices a profession he loves in his cozy midtown office. He is single, has a dog named “Junior”, and lives in Westchester County.

Education

1998-1999 Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine; General Practice Residency

1994-1998 New York University College of Dentistry

1991-1994 New York University College of Arts and Science
Dual Degree 7-Year Program

Over 500 Hours of Continuing Education in Implants, Lasers, Facial Aesthetics, Orthodontics, Surgery, Endodontics (Root Canal), Infection Control, Cosmetics, and others. These have been attained from sources including the University of California Los Angeles, New York University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and others.

Memberships

Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Member of the Academy of General Dentistry since 1998

Member and Full Fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute

Member of MENSA

New York State Troopers PBA Surgeon

Amtrak Police Department PBA Surgeon