Dr. Alvarez graduated from Florida State University College of Medicine and completed residency at Louisiana State University Health Science Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Alvarez received post residency training at the same facility, focusing on pediatric infectious diseases. Dr. Alvarez is a member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her research interests include RSV infection, pediatric acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, and preterm infection RSV infection.