About Us

Advanced Internal Medicine is celebrating 4 years of operation!

We strive to bring complete and thorough healthcare to each patient.

Meet Our Providers


Dr. Christopher Alvarado, DO, is a board-certified internal medicine physician dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to adult patients. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University - Medical School and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at McLaren Hospital. With over 10 years of experience, Dr. Alvarado has cared for patients in both primary care and hospital settings, with a focus on preventive medicine and patient education. 


Dr. Alvarado believes in building strong, respectful partnerships with his patients and values open communication to help each individual make informed health decisions. Outside of medicine, Dr. Alvarado enjoys building, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family. Dr. Alvarado looks forward to welcoming you to the practice and supporting your journey to better health.

Julie Alvarado, AGPCNP, is a board-certified adult geriatric primary care nurse practitioner dedicated to delivering evidence-based care to individuals and families across the lifespan. She earned her Bachelors of Science with an emphasis in Nursing from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. She continued her education at Michigan State University completing her Masters of Science in Nursing - Adult Geriatric Primary Care. With over 10 years of healthcare experience, Julie has provided care in both acute and outpatient settings. 


Julie believes that great healthcare starts with listening. She takes time to understand each patient’s unique story and works collaboratively to create personalized care plans. She values health education and empowers her patients with the tools they need to make informed decisions. When she’s not in the clinic, Julie enjoys gardening and spending time with family.

Patient Centered Medical Home

What is a Patient Centered Medical Home?

A Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a trusting partnership between a doctor led health care team and an informed patient.  It includes an agreement between the doctor and the patient that acknowledges the role of each in a total health care program.

What will we do for you?
  • We ask what your goal is, or what you want to do to improve your health.
  • We ask you to help us plan your care, and to let us know if  you think you can follow the plan
  • We remind you when tests are due so that you can receive the best quality care
  • We may ask you to have blood tests done before your visit so that the doctor has the results at your visit
  • We are exploring methods to care for you better; including ways to help you care for yourself. 
What can you do for us?
  • Tell us what you know about your health and illnesses
  • Follow the care plan that is agreed upon-or let us know why you cannot so that we can try to help, or change the plan
  • Let us know when you see other doctors
  • Seek our advice before you see other physicians. We may be able to care for you and we know about the strengths of various specialists. 
  • Learn about wellness and how to prevent disease
  • Keep your appointments as scheduled, or call and let us know when you cannot
  • Give us feedback so we can improve our services.
Together we can...

·   Provide you with a care team who will know you and your family

·   Respect you as an individual-we will not make judgments based on race, religion, sex, age, disability, etc.

·   Give care that meets your needs and fits with your goals and values

·   Have a doctor on call 24 hours a day and 7 days a week

·   Take care of short illness, long term disease and give advice to help you stay healthy

·   To improve your care we are using technology-like our Electronic Health Record and we will strive to continuously improve