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Dr. Jose Filipe Alvares is an eminent senior Gastroenterologist and Hepatalogist from Goa with special interest in Gall bladder, Colonic Diseases, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis and GI tract Cancers. An expert in Therapeutic Endoscopy, Dr. Alvares is professionally associated with Rajagiri Victor Hospital (Margao), Apollo Clinic (Panaji) and Ramanso Holy Cross Hospital (Mapusa).

Dr. Alavres is trained in MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology) and DNB (Gastroenterology) degrees. While Dr. Alvares finalized his graduation in Bengaluru, he completed his higher medical education in Mumbai at Seth G S Medical College & King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEM) and Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital. He secured the privileged opportunity to serve his residency period in reputed Mumbai hospitals such as Seth G S Medical College & King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEM), P D Hinduja National Hospital and BYL Nair Hospital & TN Medical College. He also has carried out teaching activities at St. John's Medical College Hospital (Bengaluru) and Kasturba Medical College Hospital (Manipal) in various capacities.

Dr. Alvares holds a robust publication background and a strong and active participation in CME programs and medical workshops. He is a man of varied interests with a liking for table tennis and violin.

Testimonials

    Publications

  • Enteral feeding by fistuloclysis in a midjejunal fistula. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2005 May-Jun;24(3):124-5. PMID: 16041112 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Rajagopal K V, Alvares J F.

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  • Spontaneous giant intramural hematoma of esophagus and stomach. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2005 Mar-Apr;24(2):88. No abstract available. PMID: 15879673 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Alvares J F, Devarbhavi H, Makhija P, Rao S, Kottoor R.

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  • Clinical, colonoscopic, and histological profile of colonic tuberculosis in a tertiary hospital.
    Endoscopy. 2005 Apr;37(4):351-6. PMID: 15824946 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Devarbhavi H, Alvares J F, Kumar K S.

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  • Severe falciparum malaria simulating fulminant hepatic failure. Mayo Clin Proc. 2005 Mar;80(3):355-8. PMID: 15757017 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Alvares J F, Thomas J, Ramakrishna K, Rao L, Rao A C.

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  • Multiple myeloma with amyloidosis presenting with recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding.
    Indian J Gastroenterol. 2003 Sep-Oct;22(5):196. Review. PMID: 14658543 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Kar P, Chandrashekar N, Devi S, Bhatia S J, Alvares J F, Taneja A, Towar A.

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  • Safety and efficacy of rabeprazole in gastroesophageal reflux disease: report of a multicenter study. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2003 Jul-Aug;22(4):153. No abstract available. PMID: 12962446 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Devarbhavi H, Alvares J F.

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  • Polypoid gastric carcinoid tumor presenting as hematemesis with prolapse into the duodenum.
    Gastrointest Endosc. 2003 Apr;57(4):618-20. No abstract available. PMID: 12665788 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Devarbhavi H C, Alvares J F, Radhikadevi M.

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  • Esophageal tuberculosis associated with esophagotracheal or esophagomediastinal fistula: report of 10 cases. Gastrointest Endosc. 2003 Apr;57(4):588-92. PMID: 12665778 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Alvares J F, Devarbhavi H, Shetty S, Pais A, Sharma S.

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  • Tracheal obstruction after insertion of a self-expanding metal esophageal stent: successful management with an endotracheal tube, steroids, and radiotherapy. Endoscopy. 2002 Jul;34(7):592. No abstract available. PMID: 12170419 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Pai C G, Alvares J F.

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  • Roundworm in the bile duct. Gastrointest Endosc. 2002 Jun;55(7):913. No abstract available.
    PMID: 12024153 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Dhawan P S, Alvares J F, Vora I M, Joseph T K, Bhatia S J, Amarapurkar A D, Parikh S S, Kulkarni S G, Kalro R H.

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  • Prevalence of short segments of specialized columnar epithelium in distal esophagus: association with gastroesophageal reflux. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2001 Jul-Aug;20(4):144-7.
    PMID: 11497172 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Devarbhavi H, Alvares J F.

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  • Esophagitis dessicans superficialis with bulla in chronic renal failure: a case report.
    Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Aug;54(2):256-8. No abstract available. PMID: 11474407 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Alvares J F, Oak J L, Pathare A V.

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  • Evaluation of cardiac function in iron deficiency anemia before and after total dose iron therapy. J Assoc Physicians India. 2000 Feb;48(2):204-6. PMID: 11229148 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Kottoor R, Alvares J F, Devarbhavi H.

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  • Successful endoscopic therapy of an obstructing common bile duct web. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Jan;53(1):126-8. No abstract available. PMID: 11154512 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Alvares J F, Kulkarni S G, Bhatia S J, Desai S A, Dhawan P S.

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  • Prospective evaluation of medication-induced esophageal injury and its relation to esophageal function. Indian J Gastroenterol. 1999 Jul-Sep;18(3):115-7. PMID: 10407565 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Alvares J F, Dhawan P S, Kulkarni S G, Vora I M, Pereira N, Rananavare R, Bhatia S J.

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  • "Cobblestone" appearance of esophagus: an unusual endoscopic presentation of Barrett's esophagus. Endoscopy. 1999 Mar;31(3):S13. No abstract available. PMID: 10344440 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Dhawan P S, Shah S S, Alvares J F, Kher A, Shankaran, Kandoth P W, Sheth P N, Kamath H, Kamath A, Koppikar G V, Kalro R H.

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  • Seroprevalence of hepatitis A virus in Mumbai, and immunogenicity and safety of hepatitis A vaccine. Indian J Gastroenterol. 1998 Jan;17(1):16-8. PMID: 9465507 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Alvares J F, Dhawan P S, Tibrewala S, Shankaran K, Kulkarni S G, Rananavare R, Kalro R H.

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  • Retroperitoneal perforation in ulcerative colitis with mediastinal and subcutaneous emphysema. J Clin Gastroenterol. 1997 Sep;25(2):453-5. PMID: 9412949 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Durgaprasad S, Pai C G, Vasanthkumar, Alvares J F, Namitha S.

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  • A pilot study of the antioxidant effect of curcumin in tropical pancreatitis. J Med Res. 2005 Oct;122(4):315-8.

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  • Pai C G, Alvares J F. Endoscopic pancreatic-stent placement and sphincterotomy for relief of pain in tropical pancreatitis: results of a 1-year follow-up. Gastrointest Endosc. 2007 Jul;66(1):70-5.

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  • An Unusual Case of Gastric Carcinoma Presenting with only Bone Metastasis as the site of Dissemination, B. Srinivas Pai, N. Satyanarayana, Madu Prakash, Rajgopal Shanoy, Felipe Alvares. Internet J Surgery.

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  • Abstract: Dhawan P S, Shah S S, Alvares J F, Kher A, Shankaran, Kandoth P W, et al.
    Seroprevalence of hepatitis A virus in Mumbai, and immunogenicity and safety of hepatitis A vaccine. Gastroenterology 1997;112:A 1256.

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  • Abstract: Kulkarni S G, Joseph T K, Dhawan P S, Shah S S, Alvares J F, Bhatia SJ. Esophageal dilatation without fluoroscopy: A retrospective analysis. Ind J Gastroenterol.  1997;16:A 113

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  • Abstract: Kulkarni S G, Joseph T K, Dhawan P S, Shah S S, Alvares J F, Bhatia S J. Esophageal dilatation without fluoroscopy: A retrospective analysis. Ind J Gastroenterol. 1997;16:A 113.

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  • Abstract: Alvares J F, Kulkarni S G, Bhatia S J, Desai S A, Dhawan P S. Prospective evaluation of medication-induced esophageal injury and its relation to esophageal function. Indian J Gastroenterol 1997;16:A15.

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  • Abstract: Devarbhavi H, Gopalkrishnan G, Alvares J F, Aruna DR, Kottoor R. Esophageal
    candidiasis in HIV negative patients. Indian J Gastroenetrol 1998;17:S18.

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  • Abstract: Alvares J F, Ross C, Kottoor R, Devarbhavi H, Aruna D R. Endoscopic evaluation in
    iron deficiency anemia. Indian J Gastroenterol 1999; A.

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  • Abstract: Kottoor R, Anjana K, Srinivas H, Alvares J F, Devarbhavi H, Kottoor V. Can H Pylori be eradicated? A double blind trial using three regimens. J Assoc Physicians India 2000;48:A1.

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  • Alvares J F, Dhawan P S. Recent advances in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C Virus. Gastro Update 1996 August-October pg. 9-13.

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  • Alvares J F. Lifestyle modifications in patients with gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Gastro Update 1997 January-March pg. 27-29.

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  • Alvares J F, Oak J.  Rheumatologic Manifestations of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. J Indian Rheumatol Assoc 1998;6:38-40.

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  • Alvares J F, Kavita S. Prokinetics in Gastroenterology. Karnataka Med J. 2003;73:40-41.

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    Recognition

  • Prize recipient for Endoscopy quiz at the International Therapeutic Endoscopy workshop at Mumbai, India in Feb 2001.

    2001

  • Prize recipient for the Colon quiz held at the midterm conference of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology in Bengaluru, India on May 10, 2003.

    2003

    Training

  • Previous teaching experience as Associate Professor in Gastroenterology, Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Manipal.

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