Dr. Alvin Tenchavez, MD
Preventive Medicine,
Sleep Medicine
About Dr. Alvin Tenchavez, MD
Alvin Tenchavez, MD is a board-certified Internist providing care to patients in Boaz, Alabama at United Doctosr Family Medical Center.
Dr. Tenchavez has been treating patients from Marshall, Dekalb, and Cherokee counties since 2002. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine as an Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine specialist. Dr. Tenchavez is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Internal Medicine and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Tenchavez has served twice as Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Marshall Medical Center South. He also remains as an active somnologist (sleep medicine specialist) at the Marshall Sleep Disorders Center assisting patients with sleep related pathologies.
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that affects many men as they age. Treatment options for an enlarged prostate will depend on the severity ...
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two different types of arthritis, which have different causes, symptoms, and treatments.Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and is caused b...
Education & Training
Dr. Tenchavez graduated number one in his class from the Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu City, Philippines. He also served as a staff physician at St. Vincent’s General Hospital (Internal Medicine Department), before moving to the United States in to do his Internal Medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.
Professional Affiliations
United Doctors Family Medical Center
United Doctors Family Medical Center mission seeks to embody excellence in patient care and education, adherence to strict ethical standards, and a keen responsiveness to our patients’ needs.