Summary

Dr. Michael Alvarado specializes in surgical oncology, with additional expertise in surgery and oncology. He earned his medical degree from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed his residency at Dartmouth General Hospital, finishing in 2004. Dr. Alvarado furthered his training with a fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center in 2006. With 28 years of experience in the field, he holds certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery. He provides care in English.

Dr. Alvarado practices at University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion and sees patients in San Francisco, California. His clinical focus includes treating breast cancer conditions, including metastatic or recurrent cases and Paget disease of the breast. He performs specialized procedures such as brain tumor biopsies and surgical pathology. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 28 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Moffitt Cancer Center
  • 14 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

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Office Location

Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center

1825 4th St # 3San Francisco, CA 94143

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Med School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: Touro University Nevada College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael D Alvarado

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Hometown Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael D Alvarado has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael D Alvarado has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Diseases
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Melanoma
  • Merkel Cell Carcinoma
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Oncology
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Moffitt Cancer Center2006

Residency

Dartmouth General Hospital2004
Dartmouth General Hospital1999

Medical School

Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthGraduated in 1998

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Michael Alvarado's office located?
Dr. Michael Alvarado's office is located at 1825 4th St # 3, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Alvarado affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Alvarado is affiliated with University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion.
Does Dr. Michael Alvarado accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Dr. Michael Alvarado accept my insurance?
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