Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, specializing in Lung Transplantation, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care. His clinical and research work focuses on transplant outcomes, immunosuppression strategies, and post-transplant complications.

• Education: M.D. (Cum Laude) from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (1985), followed by fellowships in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (1994-1998), and residency/internship at St. Barnabas Hospital and Dr. Salvador B. Gautier Hospital.

Dr. Alvarez's research explores lung transplantation techniques, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to transplant, chronic allograft dysfunction, and stem cell therapies. His work also addresses infectious and immunological challenges in transplant recipients.

His scientific contributions have earned recognition such as the Lifetime Achievement Award from the XII National Congress of Pulmonary and Thoracic Surgery of the Dominican Republic (2011), multiple Best Doctor awards, and honors for clinical excellence in transplantation and pulmonary medicine. Dr. Alvarez is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care certifications) and actively participates in Mayo Clinic's Transplant Committee.

Dr. Alvarez's clinical expertise includes advanced lung diseases like COPD, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension, with procedural skills in bronchoscopy and pre/post-transplant evaluations. He practices in Jacksonville, Florida, and is fluent in English and Spanish.