Edwin A. Alvarez
Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Edwin Alexander Alvarez is a gynecologic oncologist at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. He focuses on the surgical and medical treatment of ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer and other cancers of the female reproductive system. He performs traditional, complicated and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries. UCSF recruited Alvarez to serve as director of clinical trials for the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. He is involved with NRG Oncology, a cooperative research group for cancer clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Before coming to UCSF, he directed chemotherapy services for gynecologic cancers at the University of California, Davis. In addition to caring for patients, Alvarez has a strong commitment to teaching medical students, residents and fellows.

Dr. Alvarez is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Hysterectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Alvarez is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials. Dr. Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of California Med Ctr At San Diego, MD

Residency

LAC - USC Medical Center, Gynecology

Specialties

Surgical Oncology
Oncology

Licenses

Obstetrics & Gynecology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology
American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Fellowships

University of Miami School of Medicine GME, Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

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Locations

Gynecologic Oncology Center
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Edwin A. Alvarez

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Is Dr. Edwin A. Alvarez a top-rated expert for Endometrial Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edwin A. Alvarez is classified as an Distinguished expert for Endometrial 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. Edwin A. Alvarez specialize in?

While Dr. Edwin A. Alvarez is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. Edwin A. Alvarez accept my insurance?

Dr. Edwin A. Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-9600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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