Summary

Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico is an oncologist and internal medicine specialist who has dedicated 34 years to caring for patients with cancer and complex medical conditions. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Complutense De Madrid Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. His extensive experience allows him to provide comprehensive care that addresses both cancer treatment and overall health management. Dr. Pereira-Rico is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Pereira-Rico practices at Temple University Hospital and Jefferson Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating prostate cancer, including cases where the cancer has returned or spread to other parts of the body. His expertise includes performing blood tests and chemistry panels to monitor patient health and kidney function during treatment. These diagnostic tools help him track how well patients are responding to their care plans.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 34 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico

3401 N. Broad Street Ambulatory Care Center, 4th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19140

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Speaks Spanish, English
Philadelphia , PAVoorhees , NJNorristown , PASpringfield , PA
Med School: Universidad Complutense De Madrid Facultad De Medicina Med School: ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: Thomas Jefferson University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Integra
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hematologist
  • Metastasis
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Urogenital Cancer (Genitourinary)

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Medical School

Universidad Complutense De Madrid Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico affiliated with?
Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico is affiliated with Temple University Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico's office located?
Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico's office is located at 3401 N. Broad Street Ambulatory Care Center, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19140.
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