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Ralph Alvarado

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Personal Details

Ralph Alvarado, M.D. is a Republican member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 28. Alvarado was first elected to the chamber in 2014. Alvarado is running for re-election in the primary on May 22, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Education

  • MD, Loma Linda University, 1990-1994

Professional Experience

  • MD, Loma Linda University, 1990-1994
  • Chief Executive Officer, Alvarado Medical Services, 2017-present
  • Regional Medical Director, KentuckyOne Medical Group, 2013-present
  • Owner, Alvarado Medical Services, Professional Limited Liability Company, present
  • Hospitalist, Clark Regional Medical Center, present
  • Former Resident, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, the University of Kentucky
  • Former Physician/Regional Medical Director, KentuckyOne Medical Group
  • Former Chief of Staff, Saint Joseph’s East Hospital
  • Former President of Medical Staff, Saint Joseph’s East Hospital
  • Former President of Medical Staff, Saint Joseph’s Hospital
  • Former Associate Professor, University of Kentucky
  • Medical Resident, University of Kentucky

Political Experience

  • MD, Loma Linda University, 1990-1994
  • Chief Executive Officer, Alvarado Medical Services, 2017-present
  • Regional Medical Director, KentuckyOne Medical Group, 2013-present
  • Owner, Alvarado Medical Services, Professional Limited Liability Company, present
  • Hospitalist, Clark Regional Medical Center, present
  • Former Resident, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, the University of Kentucky
  • Former Physician/Regional Medical Director, KentuckyOne Medical Group
  • Former Chief of Staff, Saint Joseph’s East Hospital
  • Former President of Medical Staff, Saint Joseph’s East Hospital
  • Former President of Medical Staff, Saint Joseph’s Hospital
  • Former Associate Professor, University of Kentucky
  • Medical Resident, University of Kentucky
  • Senator, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 28, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Governor of Kentucky, 2019
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 28, 2010, 2018
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 73, 2004, 2006

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Appropriations and Revenue Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Co-Chair, Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Health and Welfare, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Medicaid Oversight and Advisory, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Chair, Senate Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Task Force on Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Health and Welfare Committee

Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Health, Welfare, and Family Services

Member, Joint Committee on Local Government

Member, Joint Committee on Medicaid Oversight and Advisory

Member, Joint Committee on State Government

Member, Joint Committee on Transportation

Member, State and Local Government Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MD, Loma Linda University, 1990-1994
  • Chief Executive Officer, Alvarado Medical Services, 2017-present
  • Regional Medical Director, KentuckyOne Medical Group, 2013-present
  • Owner, Alvarado Medical Services, Professional Limited Liability Company, present
  • Hospitalist, Clark Regional Medical Center, present
  • Former Resident, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, the University of Kentucky
  • Former Physician/Regional Medical Director, KentuckyOne Medical Group
  • Former Chief of Staff, Saint Joseph’s East Hospital
  • Former President of Medical Staff, Saint Joseph’s East Hospital
  • Former President of Medical Staff, Saint Joseph’s Hospital
  • Former Associate Professor, University of Kentucky
  • Medical Resident, University of Kentucky
  • Senator, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 28, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Governor of Kentucky, 2019
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 28, 2010, 2018
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 73, 2004, 2006
  • Member, American Medical Association, present
  • Member, Clark County Medical Society, present
  • Member, Grace Baptist Church, present
  • Former Member, American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Member and Fellow, American College of Physicians
  • Former Member, Board of Trustees, Kentucky Medical Association
  • Board Member/Chair, Finance Committee, KentuckyOne Medical Group
  • Volunteer, Rapha Ministries
  • President, Winchester Medical Associates

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Chamber of Commerce's MVP Award: Going to Bat for Businesses (2)
  • Champion for Justice Award, 2017, Kentucky Coalition against Domestic Violence
  • Lexington Medical Society Jack Trever Award for Community Service, 2017
  • Council of State Governments Toll Fellow, 2017
  • MediStar's Physician of the Year Award, 2017
  • Outstanding Service Award -- Leading Age Kentucky, 2017
  • Belles and Beaus Ball Advocacy Award -- American Cancer Society, 2017
  • Shining Scalpel Award, 2017, Association of American Physicians & Surgeons
  • Advocacy Award, 2017, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse Midwives
  • American Conservative Union Conservative Achievement Award Recipient, 2017, 2016, 2015
  • Kentucky Medical Association Community Service Award, 2016
  • Kentucky Psychological Association Distinguished Public Service Award, 2016
  • Kentucky Hospital Association Award of Excellence, 2016
  • Bluegrass Institute Liberty Award, 2015
  • Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians Legislative Champion, 2015
  • Kentucky Chamber of Commerce MVP Going to Bat for Business Award, 2015, 2017
  • Montgomery County Civic Improvement through Health Award, 2015
  • American College of Physicians -- Kentucky Laureate Award, 2015
  • Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities Better Life Award, 2014
  • Winchester Sun Readers' Choice Award for Best Physician, 2014, 2013

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