Dr. Michael D. Alvarado
Overview
Dr. Michael Alvarado is a cancer surgeon who cares for patients with breast cancer and melanoma at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at Mount Zion. In his research, Alvarado conducts trials of radiation therapy for breast cancer. He also studies blood-based and molecular markers with the goal of improving breast cancer screening. Alvarado earned a master's degree in chemistry at the University of Arizona and a medical degree at Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine. After completing a residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, he completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute at the University of South Florida.
Dr. Alvarado is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 83 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1825 Fourth St., Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 Fourth Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Alvarado has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael D. Alvarado
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael D. Alvarado?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael D. Alvarado by calling their office at 415-353-7070. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael D. Alvarado a top-rated expert for Mastectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael D. Alvarado is classified as an Elite expert for Mastectomy, 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. Michael D. Alvarado specialize in?
While Dr. Michael D. Alvarado is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Mastectomy, Breast Cancer, and Melanoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Michael D. Alvarado participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael D. Alvarado has published 83 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mastectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Michael D. Alvarado's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael D. Alvarado accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael D. Alvarado accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7070 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Breast CancerDr. Alvarado isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- MastectomyDr. Alvarado isElite. Learn about Mastectomy.
- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Alvarado isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Alvarado isDistinguished. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- MelanomaDr. Alvarado isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Alvarado isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Alvarado isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Alvarado isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Alvarado isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Alvarado isAdvanced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Breast LumpDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.