Summary

Dr. Joseph Alvarnas is an oncology specialist who earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. He completed multiple fellowships at Stanford University Medical Center, including advanced training in hematology and bone marrow transplantation. With 37 years of experience in cancer care, Dr. Alvarnas holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care in English.

Dr. Alvarnas practices at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte, California. His expertise includes treating blood cancers such as multiple myeloma and acute myeloid leukemia. He also provides comprehensive blood testing through complete blood counts and chemistry panels to monitor patient health. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0 stars for his compassionate cancer care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 37 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Joseph Alvarnas, M.D.

1500 Duarte RdDuarte, CA 91010
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English Speaks English, Farsi, Hebrew Speaks English, Cantonese, Spanish Speaks English
Duarte , CALos Angeles , CAMontebello , CASan Clemente , CA
Med School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joseph Alvarnas

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - Medicaid
  • Health Net - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Joseph Alvarnas has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Joseph Alvarnas has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Joseph Alvarnas holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2006, board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2009, and board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Bone Marrow Transplantation, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA in 1995, (Hematology (Internal Medicine)), STANFORD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, STANFORD, CA in 1992, and Hematology, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA in 1992.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca in 1989.

NPI Number

Joseph Alvarnas' NPI number is 1558321745.

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