Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
Fox Chase Cancer Center At Temple University Hospital
3401 N. Broad Street, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Alvaro Pereira-Rico is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Pereira-Rico is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.

Dr. Pereira-Rico is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 2 clinical trials.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology

Fellowships

Medical Oncology and Hematology, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, 2002
Women's Health, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center/John Cochran VA Hospital, 1997

Hospital Affiliations

Temple University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Fox Chase Cancer Center at Temple University Hospital
3401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

Phase III Randomized Trial of Standard Systemic Therapy (SST) Versus Standard Systemic Therapy Plus Definitive Treatment (Surgery or Radiation) of the Primary Tumor in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Cabazitaxel With Abiraterone Versus Abiraterone Alone Randomized Trial for Extensive Disease Following Docetaxel: The CHAARTED2 Trial
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Is Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico is classified as an Distinguished expert for Prostate Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico specialize in?

While Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico accept my insurance?

Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-836-7536 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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