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Catalina Sanchez Alvarez, MD

Rheumatologist (Joints & Arthritis Specialist)

Additional languages:
Spanish
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My bio

Catalina Sanchez-Alvarez, MD, is an assistant professor within the division of rheumatology and clinical immunology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Sanchez received her medical degree from CES University School of Medicine in Medellin Colombia. She then completed internal medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL., and a rheumatology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Her clinical and research interests in rheumatology include vasculitis, myositis, connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease, osteoporosis, and ultrasound-guided procedures. Dr. Sanchez is fluent in both English and Spanish and is certified to provide care as a Spanish interpreter.

Board certifications

  • Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Rheumatology

    American Board of Internal Medicine

Education

  • Fellowship, Rheumatology

    Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, 2020

  • Residency, Internal Medicine

    Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, 2018

  • Medical Degree

    CES University School of Medicine, 2012

My areas of focus

Specialties

Additional languages

  • Spanish

Gender

Female

Accomplishments

  • Exemplary Teacher Award

    University of Florida College of Medicine, 2022

  • Best Original Research - Internal Medicine Research Week

    Mayo Clinic, 2018

  • Golden Apple Teaching Award - Selected by Internal Medicine Residents

    Mayo Clinic, 2018

  • Quality Improvement - Gold Project Credit

    Mayo Clinic, 2018

  • Above and Beyond Teamwork Award for Excellence

    Mayo Clinic, 2016