Dr. Joan Alvarado is a board-certified bariatric surgery specialist based in Charleston, Illinois, bringing 16 years of dedicated clinical experience to patient care. Dr. Alvarado has performed over 14,377 procedures and published 23 peer-reviewed research papers, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing medical knowledge in bariatric surgery.
With advanced training in family medicine, Dr. Joan Alvarado combines clinical expertise with the latest evidence-based practices to deliver personalized treatment plans. Dr. Joan Alvarado holds 4 medical patents, demonstrating innovation in surgical techniques and medical devices.
Dr. Joan Alvarado maintains an active role in the medical community through ongoing research, peer collaboration, and continuing medical education. This commitment to staying at the forefront of bariatric surgery ensures patients receive care informed by the latest advances in the field.
4 patents
Dr. Joan Alvarado provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for the following conditions:
Surgical weight loss options include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding for qualifying patients.
Learn more about Obesity treatmentBariatric surgery can achieve significant improvement or remission of type 2 diabetes in patients with obesity.
Learn more about Type 2 Diabetes treatmentMetabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions increasing heart disease risk, often improved through bariatric surgery in obese patients.
Learn more about Metabolic Syndrome treatmentObstructive sleep apnea may be treated with CPAP, oral appliances, or surgical procedures to open the airway.
Learn more about Sleep Apnea treatment