
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 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.
Dr. Alvarado is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Alvarado is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1825 Fourth St., 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.
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
Adnan Alseidi is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Alseidi is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Alseidi is currently accepting new patients.
Center For Neuroendocrine Tumors
Dr. Eric Nakakura is a cancer surgeon who specializes in tumors of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gastrointestinal tract. He also treats soft tissue sarcomas, including tumors of the retroperitoneum (a space in the abdominal cavity), trunk and extremities. At the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, he helps manage complex gastrointestinal tract cancers, soft tissue sarcomas and gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, including carcinoid and islet cell tumors. In his research, Nakakura studies endocrine differentiation in gastrointestinal tumors. Nakakura earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He earned a doctorate in cellular and molecular medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He completed a residency in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine and received advanced training in surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England. At Johns Hopkins, he completed a fellowship in surgical oncology with an emphasis on pancreatic, biliary and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Nakakura is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Nakakura is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Nakakura is currently accepting new patients.
Gynecologic Oncology Center
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 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.
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 Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael D. Alvarado is classified as an Distinguished expert for Melanoma, 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 Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
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
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Alvarado isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Alvarado isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- 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
- 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.
- Bone TumorDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast LumpDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- FibroadenomaDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Li-Fraumeni SyndromeDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
- LiposarcomaDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- MesenchymomaDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Alvarado isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.

