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

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

Dr. Joseph Alvarnas has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine, 2006

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine, 2009

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Bone Marrow Transplantation, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA1995
(Hematology (Internal Medicine)), STANFORD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, STANFORD, CA1992
Hematology, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA1992

Medical School

University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco CaGraduated in 1989

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Joseph Alvarnas accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Joseph Alvarnas has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Joseph Alvarnas's office located?
Dr. Joseph Alvarnas's office is located at 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Alvarnas affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Alvarnas is affiliated with City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Alvarnas speak?
Dr. Joseph Alvarnas speaks English.
Does Dr. Joseph Alvarnas accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joseph Alvarnas accepts on their Vitals profile.

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