Dr. Sarah Alvarez, MD

DPC Family Medicine physician, Scarborough, ME

Scarborough Direct Primary Care

Dr. Sarah Alvarez is a DPC Family Medicine physician in Scarborough, Maine, who opened her own medical practice there.

25 Plaza Drive, Suite #7, Scarborough, ME 04074
At a glance
Practice model
Direct primary care, no insurance needed
Board certification
American Board of Family Practice
Visit length
30 to 60 minutes
Care options
Office, video, phone, text or email

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About Dr. Alvarez

Dr. Alvarez is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice. She earned a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College, an M.D. from Brown University School of Medicine and an MPH from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. She completed a family medicine residency at Columbia University and served as chief resident.

She worked as a physician in Juneau, Alaska from 2006 to 2010, in Portland, Maine from 2011 to 2016, and in Scarborough from 2016 to 2024. She opened her own medical practice in Scarborough. She has cared for Spanish speaking communities, Native Alaskans, New Mainers and longtime Maine residents.

Away from work, she enjoys piano, hiking, baking, kayaking, yoga and travel.

Membership and fees

Scarborough Direct Primary Care offers a flat monthly membership with direct access to the doctor, comprehensive primary care and basic urgent care services.

No insurance is needed to be a patient.

Visits last 30 to 60 minutes.

Services

30 to 60 minute visits Spanish speaking communities Native Alaskans New Mainers Individuals and families
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD, MPH
College
Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY
Medical school
Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI
Graduate school
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
Residency
Family medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY (chief resident)
Board certification
American Board of Family Practice
Professional memberships
American Academy of Family Physicians

Hospital and practice affiliations

PhysicianSoutheast Alaska Regional Health Consortium in Juneau, AK (2006-2010)
PhysicianMercy Medical Associates in Portland, ME (2011-2016)
PhysicianMartins Point Healthcare in Scarborough, ME (2016-2024)

Location

25 Plaza Drive, Suite #7, Scarborough, ME 04074
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Recognition and research

Awards

Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Alvarez take insurance, or offer a membership?

No insurance is needed to be a patient. The practice offers a flat monthly membership with direct access to the doctor, comprehensive primary care and basic urgent care services.

Is Dr. Alvarez board certified?

Dr. Alvarez is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice.

Where did Dr. Alvarez train?

Dr. Alvarez earned her M.D. from Brown University School of Medicine in Providence, RI. She completed a family medicine residency at Columbia University and earned an MPH from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Where is Dr. Alvarez's office?

Dr. Alvarez opened her own medical practice, Scarborough Direct Primary Care, in Scarborough, Maine.

Does Dr. Alvarez offer telehealth?

The clinic offers visits by video, phone, text or email in addition to in-office visits.

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