Faculty

Gage Alvernaz, DO
Dr. Gage Alvernaz has dedicated his clinical interests to Pediatric Pulmonology. He is completing his fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonary at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and is set to graduate in June 2025. Dr. Alvernaz began his medical journey at California State University, Chico earning his Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology. He then received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Alvernaz completed his residency in Pediatrics at Oklahoma State University, where he developed a passion for pulmonary care. Dr. Alvernaz is board-certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Dr. Alvernaz has a special interest in treating children with technology dependence, asthma, neuromuscular diseases affecting the pulmonary system, and aerodigestive disorders. He has contributed to several research projects, including work on exercise-induced dyspnea and long-term lung function in bone marrow transplant patients.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Alvernaz’s biggest pride is his family. He is married with two children, ages 3 and 1. As a family, they enjoy exploring the Minnesota outdoors, indulging in various cuisines, and watching superhero movies.
Dr. Alvernaz discloses he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing goods or services consumed by or used on patients relative to the content of this presentation.