Dr. Ricardo Antonio Alvarez, MD

Dr. Ricardo Alvarez is a family medicine physician who has dedicated 36 years to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed his residency training at UCSF Medical Center. Dr. Alvarez is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve diverse communities effectively.

Dr. Alvarez practices at Mission Neighborhood Health Center locations throughout San Francisco and maintains an affiliation with John C Fremont Hospital. His expertise includes managing high blood pressure and treating hypertensive emergencies when blood pressure reaches dangerously high levels. He provides essential preventive services such as flu vaccinations and shingles vaccines to help patients stay healthy. Dr. Alvarez also performs routine blood work including complete blood counts to monitor overall health and detect potential medical concerns.