About
Dr. Elisa C. D. Inc. in San Marino, California in 2011. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Her residency training took place at Huntington Hospital, where she was selected as chief medical resident in her final year. She holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and maintains a hospital affiliation with Huntington Hospital. She conducts direct physician-to-physician care coordination for patients admitted there.
Dr. Alvarado treats patients as whole people, not collections of symptoms. She is passionate about preventive medicine, chronic condition management, arthritis care, vestibular disorders, and weight management. She frequently sees patients for annual physicals, allergy consultations, GYN exams, and illness care. She speaks both English and Spanish, which allows her to connect with a broader patient community.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Residency
Internal Medicine, Huntington Hospital (served as chief medical resident final year)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Alvarado right for?
Dr. Alvarado is a strong fit for adults 40 and older seeking a primary care physician who knows them well. Patients managing chronic conditions such as arthritis, allergies, or metabolic concerns benefit from her thorough, unhurried approach. She sees patients for annual physicals, GYN exams, pre-operative evaluations, and illness care. Those interested in aesthetic and wellness services, including PRP, Botox, or IV infusions, will find those offerings in the same practice. Patients who prefer a Spanish-speaking physician will feel comfortable in her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Alvarado treats a broad range of conditions including allergies, arthritis, vertigo and vestibular disorders, chronic illnesses, and weight management concerns. She also performs pre-operative evaluations and provides pre-travel care. Annual physicals and GYN exams are among the most common reasons patients visit her.
Yes. Dr. Alvarado holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed her residency at Huntington Hospital, where she served as chief medical resident.
Dr. Alvarado earned her Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, where she was selected as chief medical resident during her final year.
Yes. Dr. Alvarado conducts appointments in both English and Spanish. This allows her to communicate directly and comfortably with Spanish-speaking patients throughout the San Marino and Pasadena communities.
Dr. Alvarado believes in treating patients as whole people, not just individual symptoms. She takes time to understand each patient's full picture before forming a care plan. Her practice philosophy centers on compassionate, meticulous care with honest communication.
Yes. Dr. Alvarado offers hyaluronic acid injections and regenerative PRP injections for both the knee and shoulder. She also provides DME knee bracing and runs a dedicated Knee Arthritis Program, which she bills through insurance for eligible members.
Yes. Dr. Alvarado offers Botox, PRP facials, PRP hair growth treatments, vitamin injections, weight loss injections, and anti-aging injections. Members receive exclusive discounts on these services. Non-members may also book aesthetic treatments without a membership.
Dr. Alvarado maintains an affiliation with Huntington Hospital. She also provides direct physician-to-physician hospital care coordination for members admitted to Huntington Hospital, ensuring continuity of care during any inpatient stay.
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Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026