Laura Cecilia Alvarez Orduz

Laura Cecilia Alvarez Orduz, MD

Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine

Speaks

Languages

Spanish

Provider Groups

  • Holy Cross Medical Group

Primary Contact

954-542-0700

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Holy Cross Medical Group - AgeWell Center

4701 N Federal Hwy
Ste A10
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-4608

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Holy Cross Medical Group - AgeWell Center

About

Dr Alvarez Orduz specializes in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine with the Holy Cross Medical Group.

Accepting new patients 65+

Insurances Accepted

  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna HMO/PPO
  • Cigna PPO

Conditions Treated

  • Neck & Back Pain
  • Persistent Cough
  • Persistent Asthma
  • Obesity
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Upper Extremity Neuropathy
  • Arm Arthritis
  • Elbow Arthritis
  • Elbow Osteoarthritis
  • Muscle Strain
  • Gout Of The Arm
  • Gout Of The Elbow
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Airway Disorders
  • Dysphonia
  • Hoarseness
  • Cough
  • Thyroid Disorder
  • Gout
  • Pharyngitis
  • Cholesterol Disorders
  • Preoperative Evaluation
  • Stomach Pain
  • Viral Infections
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Allergies
  • Allergic Rhinosinusitis
  • Post Nasal Drip
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Nasal Drainage
  • Tension Headache
  • Chronic Migraines
  • General Well Visit
  • Grave's Disease
  • Preventative Care
  • Allergic Wheezing
  • Ankle Pain
  • Arm Pain
  • Blood Pressure Screening
  • Depression
  • Elbow Pain
  • Suture Removal
  • Rash
  • Strep Throat
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Vaccinations
  • Ear Pain
  • Anemia
  • Abdominal Cramps
  • Bacterial Vaginosis
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
  • Cellulitis
  • Hip Pain Over Age 60
  • sciatica
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Hand Arthritis
  • Finger Arthritis
  • Abnormal And Heavy Periods
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Shift Work Problems
  • Insomnia
  • Neuropathy
  • Female Incontinence
  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Tonsillitis
  • Earache
  • Itchy Ear
  • Wrist Pain
  • Preventative Women Healthcare
  • Dysuria
  • Stress Incontinence
  • Pelvic Floor Exercise
  • Acute Back Pain
  • Acute Arthritis
  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
  • Diverticulitis
  • Aging
  • Lipid Management
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Arthritis
  • Bilateral Osteoarthritis Of The Hip
  • Arthritis Of Knee
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • knee pain for patients aged 60 and older
  • foot pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Hip Pain
  • Welcome To Medicare Exam
  • Screening For Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
  • Infection From A Cat (Bite-Scratch)
  • Headache
  • Low Back Pain
  • Management Of Chronic Illness
  • Lifestyle Modifications
  • Weight Management
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Bowel Functions
  • Heartburn
  • Cholesterol Management
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Preventative Medicine
  • Patient And Family Education
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Hypercalcemia And Hyperparathyroidism
  • Management Of Chronic Illnesses (Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus Copd, Obesity Weight Management)
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Women's Preventative Care
  • Non-Opioid Pain Treatment
  • GI Tract
  • Preoperative Risk Stratification
  • Nutrition
  • Ear Fullness
  • Diabetes
  • Wound Care
  • Primary Care
  • Chronic Cough
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Back Pain
  • Fainting
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening
  • GERD
  • Joint Pain
  • Eczema
  • Food Allergies
  • Urticaria
  • Allergy
  • Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
  • Sinus Disease
  • Women's Imaging
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Thyroid Disorders
  • Osteoporosis
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Arthritis
  • Weight Problem
  • Stress Management Issues
  • Diabetes Education
  • Hyperlipidemia Syndrome
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Atrophic Vaginitis
  • Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
  • Hot Flashes
  • Female Urinary Incontinence
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
  • Balance Testing
  • Positional Vertigo
  • Vertigo
  • Chronic Diarrhea
  • Scleritis
  • Chronic Sinus Infection
  • Sino Nasal Disorders
  • Sinusitis
  • Hand Infection
  • Dizziness
  • Infections (Bacterial And Viral)
  • Dysphagia
  • Vitamin Deficiency
  • Obesity And Weight Loss Counseling
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Hypertension
  • Virtual Care
  • Wellness
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Otitis Externa
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Medicare Wellness Exam
  • Chronic Rhinosinusitis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Snoring
  • Otitis Media
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Screening
  • Helicobacter Pylori
  • Heel Pain
  • Asthma
  • Diabetes Management
  • Goiter
  • Ear Discharge
  • Internal Medicine
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Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Universidad Nacional de Columbia (2007)

Residency:
Saint Mary Medical Center (2020)

Fellowship:
Yale School of Medicine (2021)

Board Certifications

Geriatric Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2021)

Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, American Board of (2020)

Provider Groups

Holy Cross Medical Group

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(303 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

141 Reviews

11/14/2025

She is great. Always ready to help and explain

11/13/2025

Dr. Alvarez is very compassionate, patient, and observant, even when my mom doesn't know how to express her concerns. She always makes sure she has sufficient information before give feedback or moving to the next topic. We are greatful for her!!

11/12/2025

Dr Alvarez saw me with very little notice, greatly appreciated. All my needs were met and questions were addressed. Special thanks to ever-helpful SAMANTHA and tothe new-hire, friendly Shaunee.

11/12/2025

Detallada, paciente y meticulosa.

11/12/2025

Great Doctor

11/06/2025

Caring professional with excellent people skills

11/05/2025

I would highly recommend Dr. Alvarez to all my friends at anyone asking for a great doctor

11/04/2025

Dr Alvarez and her staff are great. She is ine of the best doctors I have been to.

11/04/2025

Compassionate care

10/30/2025

She is kind, helpful and full of information.Maybe you should have her cloned!

10/30/2025

She is very compassionate and takes her time.

10/29/2025

Dr. Alvarez is a bright, skilled, and kind practitioner. She seems to want the best outcomes for all of her patients (and you get that in conversations in the waiting room - plus always a short wait)

10/27/2025

Attentive and respectful

10/24/2025

Very caring

10/23/2025

she's wonderful.

10/21/2025

She is the best!

10/21/2025

Dr Alvarez is 10+ on all counts

10/21/2025

Thank you Dr Alvarez for keeping me health

10/16/2025

Who can say that anyone looks forward to going to a doctor's office - especially when one is of " a certain age."? Probably a few. But, I know that when I go to see her, I'm going to get information that is understandable with an action plan that is doable.

10/16/2025

A 10 out of 10 in the health care as far as I'm concerned, I have over the years visited many Dr's and none were as patient , seemingly caring, HUMAN ( down to earth ) , and understanding .

10/15/2025

Dr. Alvarez she understands my problem when I explain it to her, and she is very thoughtful and kind. To help get my resource done as quickly she can

10/13/2025

Excellent staff and Dr. Knowledgeable and organized!

10/09/2025

Thorough and knowledgeable

10/08/2025

Dr. Alvarez-Orduz takes the time to develop a relationship with patients. I feel comfortable and trust her guidance.

10/07/2025

Dr. Alvarez is very caring and competent. She clearly likes being a doctor and takes her job seriously.

10/02/2025

I was in need of a quick response and medication, and she and her staff provided both.

09/30/2025

Dr Alvarez and staff take time and listen and respond.

09/24/2025

She's the best. I really look forward to my visits to her practice.

09/24/2025

She exceeds all expectations. She always remembers my history, makes sure I鈥檓 keeping up with current recommendations and gives me great health advise.

09/23/2025

Dr Alvarez and her staff are very nice and professional. They help you understand what they are saying and I highly recommend them. I would not go anywhere else .

09/23/2025

Thank you

09/19/2025

Responsive to the needs of the patient.

09/19/2025

This was my annual physical! I was looking forward to the question " I am going to ask you to recall the following three words at the end of the visit. However despite my practicing to recall -That question was not asked!!

09/18/2025

A very caring professional who truly cares about her patients

09/17/2025

Excellent doctor whom I trust fully. Spends time with me. The ladies in office are very hard working and kind!!!!

09/17/2025

Dr. Alvarez renewed my handicap permit and got my flu shot at this appointment

09/17/2025

Perfect!!!!!!!

09/16/2025

She's great,

09/16/2025

I鈥檝e been a patient of Dr. Alvarez-Orduz Hopefully I鈥檒l always be able to see her.

09/15/2025

Thank you for saving my life

09/15/2025

She鈥檚 an excellent doctor and she鈥檚 helped me a lot

09/15/2025

I've never seen a doctor pay as much attention to detail.

09/08/2025

Dr. Alvarez-Orduz went above and beyond to listen and respond to my concerns. I am truly grateful to have met her and have her on my team.

09/05/2025

She is knowledgeable; she gave me pertinent information related to issues I broached.

09/04/2025

Excelente m茅dico, atenta, personal y detallada.

09/04/2025

Love my Dr Laura.

08/29/2025

Great doctor

08/26/2025

She is great!!

08/25/2025

The staff is fantastic!!! Doctor is understanding & takes time to listen & help. Thankyou myself & daughter appreciate everything the doctor & staff does to help us!!!!

08/21/2025

I was made to feel very comfortable & relaxed .compassionate, sympathetic and very reassuring with informative prognosis & guidance

08/21/2025

I am so glad I found her.

08/20/2025

She listens to my concerns and explains things very clearly

08/20/2025

She's the best

08/20/2025

Dr. Alvarez-Orduz has shepherded me through my recent bout of prostate cancer and has been very informative and supportive! It was because of her thorough skills that we found the cancer in the earliest of stages!

08/18/2025

Very pleasant person

08/15/2025

She made us feel easy to be there!

08/14/2025

great visit!

08/13/2025

Dr Alvarez LISTENS, communicates very well, and does not rush the appointment,either in person or via telehealth.

08/13/2025

Dr. Alvarez shows a sincere interest in my well-being. Thank you!

08/08/2025

Sent me home with an excellent understanding of what I needed to do for my return visit in 10 days

08/05/2025

Ok she is very courteous and friendly and take time to explain to me every question I have.

08/01/2025

She made me feel very comfortable and that she would help me. She listened to me and understood where I was coming from. She made me feel very comfortable and easy to talk to. She listened to me and acknowledged my issues were fixable.

07/28/2025

Our visits are always excellent鈥he鈥檚 caring and very knowledgeable.

07/23/2025

Dr. Alvarez-Orduz is wonderful; she always takes the time to listen and to help resolve my health concerns. It is rare these days to find a healthcare professional who truly cares and has the expertise, it is also a bonus to see that the support from all members of her staff is consistent. They are always on time, thorough, efficient and do it all with the best attitude. What a pleasure it is to come in to HCH AgeWell Center!

07/23/2025

Love her

07/17/2025

Very good experience with Dr Alvarez and her staff.

07/16/2025

A wonderful example of a caring and adept medical professional.

07/15/2025

Dr Alvarez has always taken great care of me.

07/15/2025

Dr Alvarez is an understanding physician who shows she genuinely cares for the welfare of her patients.

07/11/2025

I am so happy to have Dr. Alvarez as my primary physician. She is knowledgeable, caring and professional at all times. I found her to be patient, willing to listen to me and answer my questions, and showing a real concern for my well-being. I look forward to continued work with her.

07/10/2025

The Holy Cross Group is the Best!!!!

07/10/2025

Dr. Alvarez is personable, thorough and very easy to tall to. Her Staff is is great and the Girls, especially SAM also!

07/09/2025

She engages with you and is caring and thorough

07/02/2025

She spent time with me asking and answering questions and informing me about the medication she prescribed for me

07/02/2025

She is VERY kind & helpful. I appreciate her knowledge.

07/01/2025

Look forward to my appointments with Dr. Alvarez.

07/01/2025

Dr Alvarez iOS very attentive to my questions and my needs.I have complete confidence in her doctoring.

06/24/2025

She is a good Dr and has always been great with me.

06/18/2025

Excellent care for the patient. Hard to find these days as I hear from other people.

06/16/2025

I trust her.

06/16/2025

Provider's staff followed up with required tasks

06/11/2025

As previously stated, Dr. Alvarez is an outstanding communicator and very thorough.

06/11/2025

a very good visit

06/10/2025

I think I said it all!

06/03/2025

Responded to my issue and provided care quickly.

05/27/2025

NEVER FEEL RUSHED... always addresses any questions or concerns.

05/23/2025

Excellent Dr.

05/22/2025

Dr Alvarez is very thorough and knowledgeable

05/20/2025

All was great !!

05/20/2025

Great

05/20/2025

I have some serious issues and want answers to what is best considering all things have side effects . An Age Well Doctor should be able to treat the whole person . Or at least have some thoughts . Not watching tv or looking at social media is not an acceptable answer . I have questions and concerns and left feeling no better than when I went in . Sad.

05/19/2025

Dr Alvarez is knowledgeable, patient, and caring, and explains everything in a way that you can understand.

05/15/2025

Very helpful

05/14/2025

Positive

05/14/2025

We feel so lucky to have dr. Alvarez as our GP at the AgeWell center

05/12/2025

All was OK

05/02/2025

great

04/29/2025

very caring physician

04/24/2025

I was completely satisfied. With my doctor Alvarez and her assistant. Definitely we'll be back

04/15/2025

Dr Laura Alvarez is a wonderful caring dr

04/14/2025

Dr. Alvarez is the smartest, kindest and sweetest!

04/11/2025

As I stated earlier, Dr. Laura was courteous, professional and thorough

04/10/2025

Dr alvares i think is the best

04/08/2025

Great visit

04/07/2025

Patient and exceptionally caring.

04/07/2025

I trust my Dr caring and understanding ME

04/04/2025

Dr Alvarez is great

04/03/2025

Referred a friend to the practice

04/03/2025

Dr. ALvarez-Orduz is an excellent professional. She paid great attention to my l issues and gave me great indications.

04/02/2025

Very unhappy over all

03/31/2025

Thorough and caring.

03/31/2025

Always happy to see Dr. Alvarez as I know she has good direction and sound medical knowledge

03/21/2025

Am so glad to have Dr Alvarez & Agewell Center. Also Samantha in her staff is fantastic!!

03/19/2025

terrific

03/14/2025

This was my first visit there. My records were not transferred yet. However, I did have extensive blood and urine work done before my visit. I felt a little rushed towards the end, but realize there was a lot to cover. I鈥檓 hoping to feel like my doctor thoroughly understands my conditions after the next couple visits.

03/13/2025

It took me awhile to find a provider when my previous one retired. I am extremely thankful that I found Dr. Alvarez and have recommended her to friends.

03/12/2025

Everyone is exceptional!

03/12/2025

Dr Alvarez always answers all my questions completely

03/12/2025

Office is always neat, clean and reflects season or holiday.

03/11/2025

Dr Alvarez is a very knowledgeable and caring physician

03/10/2025

I never felt rushed. The doctor answered all of my questions and expressed her concerns in a manner that I could understand.r

03/10/2025

Always on time!

03/05/2025

too early to tell. I have chosen her as Primary Dr. another appt scheduled.

02/27/2025

She is very sweet and caring.

02/17/2025

I was completely satisfied with the visit.

02/10/2025

She was knowledgeable and caring.

02/05/2025

Not a great experience at your new 鈥渁ge well 鈥渃enter 馃憥馃徏

02/05/2025

Great office

02/03/2025

We are thankful to find such an exceptional primary care doctor such as Dr. LAURA ALVERAZ

01/30/2025

Dr Alvarez is fantastic @ is a huge asset to Holy Cross!!!

01/22/2025

A pleasure also to wait in the waiting area

01/21/2025

Thank you. Look forward to next appointment

01/21/2025

Dr Alvarez answered all my questions in a way I understood and helped me to understand my treatment

01/16/2025

She listens and answers my questions. She is very throrogh

01/14/2025

This is a first class office! Thank you for your time.

01/08/2025

Great place to use.

01/08/2025

I would highly recommend Dr Alvarez and her staff.

01/08/2025

It was a good experience!

01/07/2025

Excellent and is very very helpful in explaining and always covers all areas of my concerns

12/30/2024

Always look forward to seeing Dr. Alvarez.

12/27/2024

The Doctors was well prepared with my medical history.
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