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Dr. Alvah Ray Cass, MD

Family Medicine
49 years of experience
University Of Texas Medical Branch 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555

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Brief Intro

Dr. Cass joined UTMBs Department of Family Medicine in 1992. He attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Cass completed his residency in Family Practice at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. After completing his residency training, Dr. Cass completed a Faculty Development Fellowship in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Pennsylvania State University. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science in Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston Massachusetts. Dr. Cass is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Cass is a member of the departmental research program and his clinical interests include diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis and family practice obstetrics.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Hamot Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine - 1976

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

University Of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Family Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Chronic Sinusitis
Hemorrhoids
Urinary Incontinence
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Sinusitis
Hair Loss
Bipolar Disorder
Internal Derangement of Knee
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Metabolic Syndrome
Chronic Bronchitis
Poisoning by Drugs, Meds, or Biological Substances
Acne
Abdominal Hernia
Anxiety Phobic Disorders
Hypothyroidism
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Osteoarthritis
Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
Skin Rash
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Anemia
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
HIV Infection
Osteomyelitis
Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
Acute Renal Failure
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Heart Failure
Chronic Renal Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Acute Pancreatitis
Pneumonia
Septicemia
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Hypertension (HTN)

Procedures Performed

Cardiac Stress Test
Echocardiogram
Arthrocentesis
Venipuncture
Venipuncture
Blood transfusion
Sigmoidoscopy
Lumbar Puncture

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

UnitedHealthcare
Medicaid
AmeriGroup
Humana

Cancer 66
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
Orthopedics 124
Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
Children's Hospital 23
Urology 117
Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 50
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60