Accepting new patients

Dr. Tahira Alves, MD

Nephrology · Female · Age 46

Dr. Tahira Alves, MD is a nephrology specialist in San Antonio, TX and has been practicing for 10 years. She graduated from University of Alabama At Birmingham in 2001 and specializes in nephrology.

Accepting new patients

Make an appointment

(210) 692-7228

San Antonio Kidney Disease Center Physicians Group, PLLC

8042 Wurzbach Rd Ste 500

San Antonio, TX 78229

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance provider

Dr. Alves accepts

Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.

(210) 692-7228

Dr. Alves accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Humana: Choice Care PPO
Medicaid
Medicare: Special Needs Plan SNP
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Options PPO; United Healthcare

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Texas

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

Learn more about background checks

Experience Check

Check Dr. Alves' experience treating your condition or procedure

Dr. Alves' Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Hyperkalemia

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Alves treats Hyperkalemia more than 100% of her peers

Dr. Alves treats this condition more than 100% of her peers

Acidosis

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Alves treats Acidosis more than 100% of her peers

Dr. Alves treats this condition more than 100% of her peers

Learn more about Acidosis

Hypokalemia

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Alves treats Hypokalemia more than 98% of her peers

Dr. Alves treats this condition more than 98% of her peers

Dr. Alves' conditions and procedures:

Acidosis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Failure
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Cryoglobulinemia
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Dialysis
End-Stage Renal Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Gout
Hemodialysis
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Disease
Kidney Dysplasia
Kidney Infection
Kidney Infection, Acute
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Peritoneal Dialysis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis

About Me

Biography

Dr. Tahira Alves, MD is a nephrology specialist in San Antonio, TX and has been practicing for 10 years. She graduated from University of Alabama At Birmingham in 2001 and specializes in nephrology.

Specialties

Nephrology

Education

2009

Vanderbilt University

Fellowship Hospital

2005

Boston University School of Medicine

Residency Hospital

2005

Boston University School of Medicine

Internship Hospital

2002

Harvard University of Public Health

2001

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Medical School

1995

Williams College

Undergraduate School

2009

2005

2002

2001

1995

Dr. Alves' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alves

5.0

Based on 3 reviews

5 Stars	100%	(3)
4 Stars	0%	(0)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	0%	(0)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend
Dr. Alves?

Tap to rate

(Select your rating)

Average Wait Time

Under 10 minutes

Dr. Alves' Performance

Trustworthiness
Explains condition(s) well
Answers questions
Time well spent

Office & Staff Performance

Scheduling
Office environment
Staff friendliness

What People Say About Dr. Tahira Alves, MD

Dr. Tahira Alves, MD

Flag Comment

Dr. Alves is very caring and knowledgeable. She takes her time with each patient to explain labs, treatment plan, and to make sure you understand what’s going on with your health. I highly recommend her.

Was this helpful?

Norma Valdez in San Antonio , TX – Feb 21, 2019

×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Tahira Alves, MD?

Dr. Tahira Alves, MD

Flag Comment

She's just amazing. Very friendly and informative. She's very thourough in her examination and most importantly she wants you to be healthy. Very caring too!

Was this helpful?

Ernesto Rivad in San Antonio TX – Feb 03, 2016

×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Tahira Alves, MD?