Dr. Nitza I. Alvarez is the oldest of 10 siblings, something which has shaped the way she approaches every aspect of her working life.
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she completed medical school with honors, becoming a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society - Gamma Chapter. Her membership of such a prestigious professional medical organization was recognition for her continued excellence in scholarship and her demonstration of the highest ideals in the profession of medicine. It's a passion for her work that she still holds to this day.
Dr. Alvarez has a long interest in the specialist area of women's heart disease, and shares a special interest in the management of arrhythmias and preventive cardiovascular medicine. As an avid runner, she believes passionately that a preventive approach to medicine needs to be built on a healthy lifestyle.