Jeffrey Alvarez

Dr. Jeffrey Alvarez has dedicated his career to transforming healthcare for underserved populations, focusing on the opioid crisis in correctional facilities. Early on, he recognized the gap in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for incarcerated individuals, who face high risks of fatal overdose upon release. His experience at a methadone clinic gave him insights into patient challenges, paving the way for his groundbreaking work with Maricopa County (AZ). There, he launched one of the first in-jail opioid treatment programs, expanding access to life-saving care across the system.