Overview
Ricardo Alvarez is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years.
Dr. Alvarez is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials. Dr. Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.
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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. Ricardo Alvarez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ricardo Alvarez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ricardo Alvarez by calling their office at 713-827-9525. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ricardo Alvarez a top-rated expert for Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ricardo Alvarez is classified as an Distinguished expert for Inflammatory Breast 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. Ricardo Alvarez specialize in?
While Dr. Ricardo Alvarez is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Ricardo Alvarez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ricardo Alvarez has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Inflammatory Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Ricardo Alvarez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ricardo Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Ricardo Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-827-9525 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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- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Alvarez isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Alvarez isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Advanced
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Alvarez isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Alvarez isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.