Summary

Dr. Joseph Alvarnas treats acute lymphoblastic leukemia, diabetes mellitus, and geriatric diabetes, and performs sedation. He practices oncology and is affiliated with City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center. He has practiced for 37 years.

Dr. Alvarnas is board-certified in internal medicine and completed fellowships in hematology and bone marrow transplantation at Stanford University Medical Center. He sees patients in Duarte, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Alvarnas 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

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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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joseph Alvarnas accepting new patients?
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Does Joseph Alvarnas accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Joseph Alvarnas affiliated with?
Joseph Alvarnas is affiliated with City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center.
What languages does Joseph Alvarnas speak?
Joseph Alvarnas speaks English.
Does Joseph Alvarnas accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Joseph Alvarnas has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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