About
Dr. Alejandra Alvarez is a board-certified family physician and the founder of EmpowerMed Direct Primary Care in Miami. She earned her MD from Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, her hometown school. During medical school, she led student organizations, built health fairs, developed patient education curricula for a local free clinic, and helped establish a student-run clinic at a women's shelter. Her faculty and peers nominated her for the Leonard Tow Humanism In Medicine Award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, which she received at graduation.
She completed her residency at the Memorial Hermann Family Medicine Program in Sugar Land, Texas, where colleagues recognized her teaching with the John M. Passmore Jr. MD Resident Teaching Excellence Award. After training, she returned to Miami to be closer to family and friends. She spent several years practicing primary care in a traditional setting before founding EmpowerMed DPC in 2023. She also works as a hospice physician, guiding patients and families through end-of-life decisions. She conducts visits in both English and Spanish and brings deep roots in Miami community health advocacy to her practice.
Education & Training
Medical School
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (MD)
Residency
Memorial Hermann Family Medicine Residency Program, Sugar Land, Texas
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Alvarez right for?
Dr. Alvarez is a strong fit for adults in Miami who want a consistent, relationship-driven primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma benefit from her hands-on, continuous approach. She is particularly well-suited for patients who prefer care in Spanish or English. Adults navigating serious illness or end-of-life planning also find meaningful support through her hospice and palliative experience. Her flat-fee model works well for individuals, couples, and employees whose employers offer EmpowerMed as a workplace benefit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Alvarez treats a broad range of adult conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and depression. She also provides preventive care, acute illness management, and chronic disease support. Additionally, she offers hospice and palliative care for patients and families navigating serious or end-of-life illness.
Yes. Dr. Alvarez conducts visits in both English and Spanish. This makes her an accessible option for Spanish-speaking patients across Miami.
Yes. Dr. Alvarez holds board certification as a family physician. She earned her MD from Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and completed her residency at the Memorial Hermann Family Medicine Program in Sugar Land, Texas.
Dr. Alvarez received the Leonard Tow Humanism In Medicine Award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation at her medical school graduation. Her residency colleagues recognized her teaching with the John M. Passmore Jr. MD Resident Teaching Excellence Award.
Yes. Dr. Alvarez makes home visits for patients who need care at home. She also offers virtual care by call, text, or video for added convenience.
Yes. Dr. Alvarez practices as a hospice physician alongside her primary care work. She guides patients and families through end-of-life decisions with experience and compassion.
Dr. Alvarez has deep roots in Miami community health. During medical school, she led health fairs, developed patient education curricula for a local free clinic, and helped establish a student-run clinic at a women's shelter. She founded EmpowerMed DPC in 2023 to extend that commitment to accessible, affordable care.
Dr. Alvarez sees adults 18 and older for a wide range of primary care needs. She works with individuals managing chronic conditions, patients seeking preventive care, and families navigating serious illness. Her bilingual practice draws patients from across the Miami community.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026