Dr. Edward Alvarez is a gifted and dedicated dentist practicing in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Midtown Manhattan. Patients from across New York City benefit from the wide variety of services including fillings, treatment for periodontal disease, dental bridges, crowns, onlays, veneers, implants and implant reconstruction, dentures, and teeth whitening treatments. He also specializes in smile makeovers, full mouth restorations, laser dentistry, snoring and sleep apnea, and orthodontics including Invisalign®.
Born in Queens, and raised in Long Island, Dr. Alvarez worked hard to graduate with multiple honors and national awards from high school, and was subsequently admitted to the prestigious seven year combined BA/DDS program at New York University. While at NYU, Dr. Alvarez excelled at both surgical and cosmetic procedures. Once again graduating in the top of his class, at the age of only 24, he went on to complete a post-graduate residency training program at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In 2009, Dr. Alvarez was admitted, and subsequently received a degree in Acupuncture from Harvard Medical School. A course designed for Physicians only, Dr. Alvarez was the sole dentist in his class.
For close to two decades, Dr. Alvarez has been refining his talents in the art of cosmetic dentistry. He is a full fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute, the most respected organization dedicated to the advancement of lasers in dentistry. He has also lectured both domestically and internationally on the topic of laser dentistry, and for Oraverse®, a dental anesthetic reversal agent. In addition, he is also certified in the placement of dermal fillers, for lip augmentation and reduction of facial wrinkles, and is also certified in the use of Botox®, and acupuncture treatments.
To honor those who serve us, Dr. Alvarez is a Police Surgeon for both the New York State Troopers PBA and Amtrak Police Department Fraternal Order of Police. In January of 2013, Dr. Alvarez successfully completed and graduated from NYPD's Citizens Police Academy. Currently, Dr. Alvarez happily practices a profession he loves in his cozy midtown office. New patients are currently being welcomed.
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Dr. Alvarez is the youngest of three children born to parents, who came to the United States from Colombia in the 1960's. Since a young age, his parents instilled a strong sense of values, morals, and ethics that make him the professional man he is today. In fact, all three children went on to be professionals, as both his sisters are physicians.
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Edward Alvarez, DDS received an average rating of 5.00 out of 5 stars from 20 reviews.
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My Review by TobyF via Demandforce on 3/20/2015
I know I'm in the hands of the best with Alverez.
My Review by MarianneA via Demandforce on 3/18/2015
I appreciate his professionalism and his knowledge of the most current technology and practices in dentistry.
My Review by Anonymous via Demandforce on 3/11/2015
Dr. Alvarez saw me promptly, even before my scheduled time, because I was early. He was kind, efficient, and generously answered all my questions and more. My teeth have never been in better condition and it's always a pleasure to go…
My Review by WilliamT via Demandforce on 3/10/2015
As always, prompt, courteous, and most important of all, highly professional service. I recommend Dr. Alvarez regularly.
My Review by JanineA via Demandforce on 2/25/2015
Dr. Alvarez has finally enabled me feel calm to go to the dentist after years of torture with my last dentist. He will stay late to make sure you leave happy. He will allow you to be his only appointment of the entire day for a bigger…
My Review by JoanneL via Demandforce on 2/19/2015
Dr. Alvarez is an outstanding, one of a kind dentist who consistently gives his best to his patients. He corrected several substandard work performed by previous dentists which resolved all the long standing issues, including nickel…
My Review by MalloryG via Demandforce on 2/13/2015
Great, as always!
My Review by JermaineS via Demandforce on 2/12/2015
It was like a walk in the park.
Thanks Dr Alvarez
My Review by C. RandolphH via Demandforce on 2/11/2015
The doctor is outstanding! Great cleaning and no problem areas.
My Review by Claudia-GiselaA via Demandforce on 2/5/2015
The best dentist I ever had. Dr. Eddie Alvarez restored my smile. Thank you!
My Review by MichaelF via Demandforce on 2/4/2015
always fine work usually right on time which is important to me
My Review by AdrienneJ via Demandforce on 2/1/2015
Office staff is really efficient- Dr Alvarez has a schedule to meet your work schedule. He is on time and very thorough. His technique and exam are really quite painless and he takes the time to explain your dental situation with you. …
My Review by Anonymous via Demandforce on 1/30/2015
Dr. Alvarez and his staff are highly professional *and* friendly. He's an early adopter of advanced technology, which is often simpler, faster and sometimes cheaper for the patient; he is open and transparent about different treatment…
My Review by PaulaC via Demandforce on 1/21/2015
I have been seeing Doctor Alvarez for many years now and he has handled various problem including root canals (one just finished yesterday). I truly believe that he has saved several of my teeth from being lost, as he will do everything…
My Review by CorneliaG via Demandforce on 1/7/2015
Thank you again for great service!
I came in with a few things to get looked at or fixed and was able to get it all done in one session saving both time and money.
I always feel safe and comfortable and even though I'm six hours away from…
My Review by DavidZ via Demandforce on 1/7/2015
Dr.. Alvarez is the best in handling difficult problems and patients .
My Review by Anonymous via Demandforce on 12/12/2014
Cracked a crown Wednesday night and had replacement crown within 24 hours--amazing!
My Review by Anonymous via Demandforce on 12/11/2014
Good experience.
My Review by FrankM via Demandforce on 12/10/2014
over the course of seventy years, i've gone to eight different dentists, three of those being root canal specialists. two of them were terrible, one had gotten too old and the others were excellent, but dr. alvarez is the best of them.…
My Review by EricT via Demandforce on 12/3/2014
Dr. Alvarez is a great dentist. I used to hate seeing the dentist, but he has changed my view. He is polite, courteous and most importantly, doesn't hurt me. I have reommended him to all my friends and family and have not got any…
