As a family doctor in Traverse City, MI, Dr. Peter Alvarado treats a broad range of illnesses & conditions in patients of all ages.
Yes, Dr. Peter F. Alvarado is accepting new patients at this office.
(231) 935-8868
3537 W Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
Dr. Peter Alvarado graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000.
Dr. Alvarado has two offices in Michigan where he specializes in Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Osteopathic Medicine and Preventive Medicine.
Dr. Alvarado works with eight doctors including Dr. Donald Caraccio and Dr. Gail Gwizdala.
As a family doctor in Michigan, Dr. Peter Alvarado provides thorough medical treatment for the entire household. Family physicians may detect, address, & manage a broad spectrum of conditions, illnesses, & diseases. Being a family physician, Dr. Alvarado commonly acts as the first contact for patients in search of general or primary medical treatment & can direct patients to a specialist if needed.
Dr. Alvarado is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Alvarado is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
Dr. Peter Alvarado is trained to address a wide range of medical needs in patients through a more holistic approach to care. Osteopathic physicians (DO), also known as osteopaths, are trained in a similar fashion to medical doctors (MD), but are also trained in the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment, abbreviated as OMT. Osteopathic providers like Dr. Alvarado take a broader view of patient care, looking at factors like lifestyle choices, diet and exercise regimen.
Preventive medicine doctors specialize in predictive and preventive medicine. Dr. Alvarado is trained to educate and work side-by-side with patients to help them make choices resulting in a healthy lifestyle. This can include sticking to a nutritious diet and regular exercise regimen for optimal health. Preventive medicine can have a great effect on a patient's health by preempting future illnesses or diseases due to a healthy lifestyle and conscientious medical care.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Alvarado, but only those who participate in Medicare.