Ralph A. Alvarado (born April 30, 1970) is an American physician and politician and is currently serving as the 15th Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health.

[1] Upon taking office, he became the first Hispanic person elected to the Kentucky General Assembly.

[5] He completed his residency at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.

[9] Alvarado was chosen by Governor Matt Bevin to be his running mate in the 2019 Kentucky gubernatorial election.

[12] A special election was held on May 16, 2023, to fill the 28th Senate District vacancy created by Alvarado's resignation.