Michael D. Alvarado
Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Michael D. Alvarado

Surgical Oncology
1825 Fourth St., Third Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
10
conditions
1825 Fourth St., Third Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Alvarado is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 84 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Alvarado is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Dartmouth Medical School, MD

Residency

Dartmouth General Hospital, General Surgery

Specialties

Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery

Fellowships

H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Inst, Surgical Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Breast Care Center
1825 Fourth St., Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Other Locations
Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center
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.

Melanoma
Breast Cancer

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 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.

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