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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

4.7
out of 5 (131 ratings, 19 comments)
4.7
Provider explanations of my problem
4.7
Provider concern for my questions
4.7
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.7
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.7
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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August 16, 2022
Dr. Alvarez is an outstanding care provider! I appreciate her knowledge & concern.
September 6, 2022
I have recommended her to others whenever I can.
October 26, 2022
Dr. Alvarez is a rock star! She's a great doctor. That's why I travel 90 miles to see her.
November 26, 2022
My doctor was especially empathetic at this visit. And agreed that an outside opinion regarding my options was appropriate. Thank goodness I am able to have this doctor following my healthcare.
December 1, 2022
My doctor and staff is always awesome.
December 13, 2022
Very pleasant.
January 1, 2023
MD is 5 star!
January 1, 2023
Always conscious about my desire to avoid medications. Always giving me time to expand healthy means to change any health risks.
January 3, 2023
Dr. Alvarez is a extremely thorough dr. explains what's going so you can understand. She is very compassionate. Very happy she is taking care of my health concerns!
January 24, 2023
Always been very happy with my doctor & staffthat's why I have been seeing them for so long
January 27, 2023
Dr. was very informative - no complaints at all -
January 30, 2023
Always listens to my concerns and has helpful suggestions.
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.
August 31, 2022
She is very busy
December 22, 2022
I like Dr. Alvarez, but she's so overbooked there isn't time to ask questions & to call & ask later.
December 22, 2022
I like Dr. Alvarez, but she's so overbooked there isn't time to ask questions & to call & ask later.
August 31, 2022
She is very busy
August 16, 2022
Dr. Alvarez is an outstanding care provider! I appreciate her knowledge & concern.
September 6, 2022
I have recommended her to others whenever I can.
October 26, 2022
Dr. Alvarez is a rock star! She's a great doctor. That's why I travel 90 miles to see her.
November 26, 2022
My doctor was especially empathetic at this visit. And agreed that an outside opinion regarding my options was appropriate. Thank goodness I am able to have this doctor following my healthcare.
December 1, 2022
My doctor and staff is always awesome.
December 13, 2022
Very pleasant.
January 1, 2023
MD is 5 star!
January 1, 2023
Always conscious about my desire to avoid medications. Always giving me time to expand healthy means to change any health risks.
January 3, 2023
Dr. Alvarez is a extremely thorough dr. explains what's going so you can understand. She is very compassionate. Very happy she is taking care of my health concerns!
January 24, 2023
Always been very happy with my doctor & staffthat's why I have been seeing them for so long
January 27, 2023
Dr. was very informative - no complaints at all -
January 30, 2023
Always listens to my concerns and has helpful suggestions.
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.
August 16, 2022
Dr. Alvarez is an outstanding care provider! I appreciate her knowledge & concern.
August 31, 2022
She is very busy
September 6, 2022
I have recommended her to others whenever I can.
October 26, 2022
Dr. Alvarez is a rock star! She's a great doctor. That's why I travel 90 miles to see her.
November 26, 2022
My doctor was especially empathetic at this visit. And agreed that an outside opinion regarding my options was appropriate. Thank goodness I am able to have this doctor following my healthcare.
December 1, 2022
My doctor and staff is always awesome.
December 13, 2022
Very pleasant.
December 22, 2022
I like Dr. Alvarez, but she's so overbooked there isn't time to ask questions & to call & ask later.
January 1, 2023
MD is 5 star!
January 1, 2023
Always conscious about my desire to avoid medications. Always giving me time to expand healthy means to change any health risks.
January 3, 2023
Dr. Alvarez is a extremely thorough dr. explains what's going so you can understand. She is very compassionate. Very happy she is taking care of my health concerns!
January 24, 2023
Always been very happy with my doctor & staffthat's why I have been seeing them for so long
January 27, 2023
Dr. was very informative - no complaints at all -
January 30, 2023
Always listens to my concerns and has helpful suggestions.
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 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.
January 30, 2023
Always listens to my concerns and has helpful suggestions.
January 27, 2023
Dr. was very informative - no complaints at all -
January 24, 2023
Always been very happy with my doctor & staffthat's why I have been seeing them for so long
January 3, 2023
Dr. Alvarez is a extremely thorough dr. explains what's going so you can understand. She is very compassionate. Very happy she is taking care of my health concerns!
January 1, 2023
MD is 5 star!
January 1, 2023
Always conscious about my desire to avoid medications. Always giving me time to expand healthy means to change any health risks.
December 22, 2022
I like Dr. Alvarez, but she's so overbooked there isn't time to ask questions & to call & ask later.
December 13, 2022
Very pleasant.
December 1, 2022
My doctor and staff is always awesome.
November 26, 2022
My doctor was especially empathetic at this visit. And agreed that an outside opinion regarding my options was appropriate. Thank goodness I am able to have this doctor following my healthcare.
October 26, 2022
Dr. Alvarez is a rock star! She's a great doctor. That's why I travel 90 miles to see her.
September 6, 2022
I have recommended her to others whenever I can.
August 31, 2022
She is very busy
August 16, 2022
Dr. Alvarez is an outstanding care provider! I appreciate her knowledge & concern.

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