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“I work to establish good communication with our patients and their family members.”

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Dr. Maria Charlotte Alvarez joined Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center Family Medicine in 2013. She provides complete family health care for all ages in the Northwoods.

“I am very happy to be part of Family Medicine at Minocqua Center. It offers diverse medical challenges,” Dr. Alvarez said. “I have many years of experience treating patients of many different cultures and backgrounds.”

Dr. Alvarez received her medical degree from the Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation in the Philippines. She conducted her clinical internship at Chinese General Hospital, also in the Philippines, and then completed her internship and residency at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in El Paso, Texas. She went on to achieve her master’s degree in business administration in health care through Regis University in Colorado.

Dr. Alvarez is board certified, and a diplomate of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and a member of the American Medical Association as well as the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Dr. Alvarez says she has simple interest like reading about the world, economics, medicine, fiction, mystery, sci-fi, fantasy and children’s books. Most of all, she enjoys reading Japanese manga.

“I also like to watch Japanese anime and Korean drama, and I love listening to all kinds of music,” she said.

Professional Summary down arrow

  • Medical School
    Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Quezon City, , Philippines, M.D. 1993

    Residency
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, TX, United States, Family Medicine 1999

  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Family Physicians American College of Healthcare Executives American Medical Association

    Board Certifications
    Family Medicine: 1999, recertified 2006

    State Licenses
    California Indiana Michigan Wisconsin

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.8
out of 5 (143 ratings, 23 comments)
4.8
Provider explanations of my problem
4.8
Provider concern for my questions
4.8
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.8
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.8
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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Comments are also gathered from the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered slander, libel or contain private health information, which will be removed prior to publishing.
Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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March 6, 2023
The best medical care we, my husband and I have ever had. Thank you for such a wonderful facility and doctors.
March 11, 2023
Excellent doctor
April 9, 2023
I like Dr. Alvarez's straight forward approach. I'm usually very forthright so we work well together in planning my care. I appreciate her.
April 25, 2023
Very kind and respectful.
May 2, 2023
Dr. Alvarez was awesome! She answered some concerns I had. Even gave me some suggestions about my cough. I feel Dr. Alvarez listens and is a very _____ doctor.
May 20, 2023
Professional Proactive Friendly Experience
May 25, 2023
Doc Alvarez is SUPER.
July 5, 2023
Even though I knew she was rushed, she didn't make me feel slighted. Listened and explained lab results and gave me advice and discussed healthcare options.
July 6, 2023
Wonderful doctor - One of the best docs I've ever had.
July 24, 2023
Dr. Alvarez had clearly REVIEWED the file and had excellent follow up on my current & previous concerns.
July 24, 2023
Dr. Alvarez in an excellent provider.
July 31, 2023
Lucky to have such a wonderful doctor on staff!
August 1, 2023
No problems - appt. went good.
August 21, 2023
Good.
August 28, 2023
Dr Alvarez is exceptional
October 24, 2023
Dr. Alvarez is the best!
December 4, 2023
Day to day (very good) X-rays had to be taken to know what's next.
December 18, 2023
Dr. Alvarez took her time and did not appear rushed. Answered all my questions and presented risk:benefit on [decisions] I had to make.. I liked that.
December 30, 2023
She was very nice & explained everything. She thought my lab work done prior to appt. but no one directed me to.
January 23, 2024
Dr Maria Alvarez is amazing..I have been her patient for years & completely trust her. She engages me in all decisions & always listens to my concerns/questions
August 28, 2023
Because it was the end of the day it felt like Dr. Alvarez did not have the energy or time for me. I did not feel like I was heard which is different than typical for her. I really like her and wish it had been different.
June 2, 2023
Very busy.
January 22, 2024
No rating given
Although "subbing" for my regular MD, she seemed in a hurry, and made you feel you were "NOT" her patient.
January 22, 2024
No rating given
Although "subbing" for my regular MD, she seemed in a hurry, and made you feel you were "NOT" her patient.
June 2, 2023
Very busy.
August 28, 2023
Because it was the end of the day it felt like Dr. Alvarez did not have the energy or time for me. I did not feel like I was heard which is different than typical for her. I really like her and wish it had been different.
March 6, 2023
The best medical care we, my husband and I have ever had. Thank you for such a wonderful facility and doctors.
March 11, 2023
Excellent doctor
April 9, 2023
I like Dr. Alvarez's straight forward approach. I'm usually very forthright so we work well together in planning my care. I appreciate her.
April 25, 2023
Very kind and respectful.
May 2, 2023
Dr. Alvarez was awesome! She answered some concerns I had. Even gave me some suggestions about my cough. I feel Dr. Alvarez listens and is a very _____ doctor.
May 20, 2023
Professional Proactive Friendly Experience
May 25, 2023
Doc Alvarez is SUPER.
July 5, 2023
Even though I knew she was rushed, she didn't make me feel slighted. Listened and explained lab results and gave me advice and discussed healthcare options.
July 6, 2023
Wonderful doctor - One of the best docs I've ever had.
July 24, 2023
Dr. Alvarez had clearly REVIEWED the file and had excellent follow up on my current & previous concerns.
July 24, 2023
Dr. Alvarez in an excellent provider.
July 31, 2023
Lucky to have such a wonderful doctor on staff!
August 1, 2023
No problems - appt. went good.
August 21, 2023
Good.
August 28, 2023
Dr Alvarez is exceptional
October 24, 2023
Dr. Alvarez is the best!
December 4, 2023
Day to day (very good) X-rays had to be taken to know what's next.
December 18, 2023
Dr. Alvarez took her time and did not appear rushed. Answered all my questions and presented risk:benefit on [decisions] I had to make.. I liked that.
December 30, 2023
She was very nice & explained everything. She thought my lab work done prior to appt. but no one directed me to.
January 23, 2024
Dr Maria Alvarez is amazing..I have been her patient for years & completely trust her. She engages me in all decisions & always listens to my concerns/questions
March 6, 2023
The best medical care we, my husband and I have ever had. Thank you for such a wonderful facility and doctors.
March 11, 2023
Excellent doctor
April 9, 2023
I like Dr. Alvarez's straight forward approach. I'm usually very forthright so we work well together in planning my care. I appreciate her.
April 25, 2023
Very kind and respectful.
May 2, 2023
Dr. Alvarez was awesome! She answered some concerns I had. Even gave me some suggestions about my cough. I feel Dr. Alvarez listens and is a very _____ doctor.
May 20, 2023
Professional Proactive Friendly Experience
May 25, 2023
Doc Alvarez is SUPER.
June 2, 2023
Very busy.
July 5, 2023
Even though I knew she was rushed, she didn't make me feel slighted. Listened and explained lab results and gave me advice and discussed healthcare options.
July 6, 2023
Wonderful doctor - One of the best docs I've ever had.
July 24, 2023
Dr. Alvarez had clearly REVIEWED the file and had excellent follow up on my current & previous concerns.
July 24, 2023
Dr. Alvarez in an excellent provider.
July 31, 2023
Lucky to have such a wonderful doctor on staff!
August 1, 2023
No problems - appt. went good.
August 21, 2023
Good.
August 28, 2023
Because it was the end of the day it felt like Dr. Alvarez did not have the energy or time for me. I did not feel like I was heard which is different than typical for her. I really like her and wish it had been different.
August 28, 2023
Dr Alvarez is exceptional
October 24, 2023
Dr. Alvarez is the best!
December 4, 2023
Day to day (very good) X-rays had to be taken to know what's next.
December 18, 2023
Dr. Alvarez took her time and did not appear rushed. Answered all my questions and presented risk:benefit on [decisions] I had to make.. I liked that.
December 30, 2023
She was very nice & explained everything. She thought my lab work done prior to appt. but no one directed me to.
January 22, 2024
No rating given
Although "subbing" for my regular MD, she seemed in a hurry, and made you feel you were "NOT" her patient.
January 23, 2024
Dr Maria Alvarez is amazing..I have been her patient for years & completely trust her. She engages me in all decisions & always listens to my concerns/questions
January 23, 2024
Dr Maria Alvarez is amazing..I have been her patient for years & completely trust her. She engages me in all decisions & always listens to my concerns/questions
January 22, 2024
No rating given
Although "subbing" for my regular MD, she seemed in a hurry, and made you feel you were "NOT" her patient.
December 30, 2023
She was very nice & explained everything. She thought my lab work done prior to appt. but no one directed me to.
December 18, 2023
Dr. Alvarez took her time and did not appear rushed. Answered all my questions and presented risk:benefit on [decisions] I had to make.. I liked that.
December 4, 2023
Day to day (very good) X-rays had to be taken to know what's next.
October 24, 2023
Dr. Alvarez is the best!
August 28, 2023
Because it was the end of the day it felt like Dr. Alvarez did not have the energy or time for me. I did not feel like I was heard which is different than typical for her. I really like her and wish it had been different.
August 28, 2023
Dr Alvarez is exceptional
August 21, 2023
Good.
August 1, 2023
No problems - appt. went good.
July 31, 2023
Lucky to have such a wonderful doctor on staff!
July 24, 2023
Dr. Alvarez had clearly REVIEWED the file and had excellent follow up on my current & previous concerns.
July 24, 2023
Dr. Alvarez in an excellent provider.
July 6, 2023
Wonderful doctor - One of the best docs I've ever had.
July 5, 2023
Even though I knew she was rushed, she didn't make me feel slighted. Listened and explained lab results and gave me advice and discussed healthcare options.
June 2, 2023
Very busy.
May 25, 2023
Doc Alvarez is SUPER.
May 20, 2023
Professional Proactive Friendly Experience
May 2, 2023
Dr. Alvarez was awesome! She answered some concerns I had. Even gave me some suggestions about my cough. I feel Dr. Alvarez listens and is a very _____ doctor.
April 25, 2023
Very kind and respectful.
April 9, 2023
I like Dr. Alvarez's straight forward approach. I'm usually very forthright so we work well together in planning my care. I appreciate her.
March 11, 2023
Excellent doctor
March 6, 2023
The best medical care we, my husband and I have ever had. Thank you for such a wonderful facility and doctors.

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