ENT Physician - Ronald J. Alvarez, M.D.

Dr. Ronald Alvarez joined the Ear, Nose and Throat Institute in July of 2002. He received his bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science from Rutgers University in New Jersey and went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He graduated with honors and received an award for academic excellence in surgery and was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He completed his residency at Temple University Hospital and Saint Christopher’s Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, PA in 1997. He served his final year of residency as chief resident. Following his residency, he was a clinical instructor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Temple University. Dr. Alvarez is a board certified otolaryngologist and is an active member and Fellow of the American Board of Otolaryngology and Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Alvarez is an active staff member at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Scottish Rite, Northside Hospital, and Northside-Forsyth Hospital. He currently resides in Alpharetta with his wife Allison. Dr. Alvarez has many interests in the field of otolaryngology. He has conducted research on cerebrospinal fluid leaks and flexible esophagoscopy during panendoscopy. He has also contributed to articles published in American Surgeon and The Ear, Nose and Throat Journal. His areas of special interest include pediatric and adult ear, nose and throat disorders. He also has a special interest in surgery of the thyroid, head and neck. His goals are to provide the highest quality care to all of his patients using the most advanced treatment methods available.