Ricardo G. Alvim
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
UPMC Department Of Urology
2400 Highland Road, 
Hermitage, PA 

Overview

Dr. Ricardo G. Alvim is a urologist certified in urology by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Alvim received his medical degree from Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil and completed residencies in general surgery at Federal University of Minas Gerais and urology at Governor Israel Pinheiro-IPSEMG General Hospital. He completed a fellowship in urologic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is a clinical assistant professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in urology, urologic oncology, and urologic surgery.

Dr. Alvim is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Alvim is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in PA

Fellowships

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Horizon
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Jameson
Upmc Passavant
Upmc Hamot

Languages Spoken

English
Portuguese
Spanish

Gender

Male

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Locations

UPMC Department of Urology
2400 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA 16148

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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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ricardo G. Alvim is classified as an Advanced expert for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), 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 G. Alvim specialize in?

While Dr. Ricardo G. Alvim is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, and Nephrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Ricardo G. Alvim participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ricardo G. Alvim has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC). You can view a list of Dr. Ricardo G. Alvim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Ricardo G. Alvim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 724-983-1611 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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