Physician Profile Page for Christopher A. Alvarez, MD

Dr. Christopher A. Alvarez is a fellowship-trained, double board-certified sports medicine physician. Dr. Alvarez believes that physical well-being and an active lifestyle are vital components of a holistic approach to health, longevity, and quality of life. Dr. Alvarez collaborates with his patients from all ages and backgrounds in the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, utilizing expertise in ultrasound guided injections and imaging, orthobiologic therapy, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, and exercise prescriptions.

Dr. Alvarez completed his undergraduate education at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), where he was a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Award Program Scholarship. He subsequently earned his medical degree from the UIC College of Medicine. Following medical school, he completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix, where he received comprehensive training as a full-spectrum family physician. He went on to complete a highly regarded Sports Medicine Fellowship at Emory University, where he trained under nationally recognized leaders in sports medicine and developed expertise in the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal conditions and athletic injuries.

Dr. Alvarez has experience as a team physician for athletes of all levels including the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Georgia Tech University Athletics (Division I), Atlanta Hawks (NBA), Atlanta Skyhawks (NBA G), Atlanta United (MLS), Gwinnett Stripers (MiLB AAA), and high school athletics.

Acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries
Sprains and ligament injuries
Non-operative fracture management
Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint conditions
Sports-related concussions
Bone stress injuries
Tendinopathy and bursitis
Ultrasound-guided injections and advanced interventional procedures
Orthobiologics and regenerative medicine
Health and wellness
Return to play protocols following injury
Home exercise program and education
Youth sports specialization

Ultrasound-guided joint injections and aspirations
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)
Non-operative fracture care
Peripheral nerve hydrodissections