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Kari A Alvarado

Kari A Alvarado, PA-C

5.069 ratings, 33 reviews

PediatricsInternal Medicine

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

About Kari A Alvarado

About the Provider

Kari Alvarado, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant. She earned her bachelor's degree in allied health sciences from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan and her master's degree in physician assistant studies from Wingate University in North Carolina.

Kari is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Family, Internal and Pediatric Medicine - 426 Michigan St NE
    • phone: 616-267-7888
    • fax: 616-267-7390

Experience

Education

  • Graduate: Wingate University, Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), 2014

Board Certifications

  • Physician Assistant: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2014

Insurance

Please contact the practice office to confirm your specific plan. If you have questions about paying for care or would like to speak to a financial counselor, please visit our financial assistance page.
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  • Aetna/Cofinity
  • Align Senior Care MI
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
  • BCBS PPO
  • BCBS Traditional
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross Complete
  • Cigna
  • Coventry First Health
  • HAP/ASR
  • Humana Military (Tricare East)
  • McLaren Commercial
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
  • Molina Medicare
  • Priority Health Choice Medicaid
  • Priority Health HMO/PPO
  • Priority Health Medicare Advantage
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Trinity Health Plan of MI
  • UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
  • UM Health Plan
  • United Health Care Commercial
  • United Health Care Dual Complete

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

69 ratings, 33 reviews

Corewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Very capable and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    She asks great questions and listens while I answer. She prioritizes treatment and tests which makes me very much at ease when I have several issues going on at the same time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Very, very happy with the care I received from Kari. She made me feel very comfortable, and answered all of questions/concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Kari always does a great job explaining things and listening!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    She listens

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Very thorough examination.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Listened and answered all my questions and suggested further steps. Showed concern

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    She was attentive and offered explanations and answered all questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Exceptional provider, great listener, empathetic & trusted her care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Very personal and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    She was great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Friendly and easy to talk to

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    She was great, personable and knowledgeable made. She made me feel seen, heard and validated.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Kari is kind and very knowledgeable. I really appreciated the amount of time she spent with me; she never made me feel rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Kari was very nice and kind and listened well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Friendly, knowledgeable, respectful, and a good listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Caring professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Very nice bedside manner- took her time and figured out the issue quickly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    A good listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    She was very kind, and knowledgeable!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    She was friendly, relatable to myself and my teenager, explained everything well, took her time, and made eye contact.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Love everything about her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Love her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Thank you! Wonderful experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    A+ in every area

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    Kari is a wonderful and caring provided, she listened and gave recommendations and follow up on all of my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    She listens and explains things well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Her empathetic and caring demeanor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    PA took the time needed and I did not feel rushed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2025

    Kari is an incredible provider. She is empathetic and easy to talk to, and provided me with great advice on my health concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2025

    Always listening and give excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2025

    concerned and very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2025

    All were curteous and helpful