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Edwin Alexander Alvarez
4.9 out of 5 (288)
Edwin Alexander Alvarez

Edwin Alexander Alvarez, MD

Gynecologic Surgical Oncology | Gynecologic Oncology

Gynecologic Oncology Center
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
(415) 353-9600
4.9 out of 5 (288)
Virtual visits available
4.9 out of 5 (288)
Virtual visits available
Gynecologic Oncology Center
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
(415) 353-9600

Dr. Edwin Alexander Alvarez is a gynecologic oncologist at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. He focuses on the surgical and medical treatment of ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer and other cancers of the female reproductive system. He performs traditional, complicated and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries.

UCSF recruited Alvarez to serve as director of clinical trials for the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. He is involved with NRG Oncology, a cooperative research group for cancer clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Before coming to UCSF, he directed chemotherapy services for gynecologic cancers at the University of California, Davis.

In addition to caring for patients, Alvarez has a strong commitment to teaching medical students, residents and fellows.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, 2013

    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2010

  • Fellowships

    University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Oncology, 2007

  • Residencies

    LAC+USC Medical Center, Gynecology, 2004

  • Internship

    LAC+USC Medical Center, Obstetrics, 2001

  • Degree

    UCSD, 2000

  • Languages

    Spanish

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    288 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 24, 2025
    Excellent care! I feel I am doing well due to his attention.
    Jun 13, 2025
    Very good service good job
    May 30, 2025
    Providers were caring, attentive and informative.
    May 24, 2025
    Dr. Alvarez was very helpful and explained the risk and options I have. He answered all of my questions and address my concerns. He made me feel very comfortable.
    May 22, 2025
    Very well
    Apr 25, 2025
    Very well
    Apr 25, 2025
    Excellent physician in all aspects!
    Apr 13, 2025
    My happiest, most hopeful moment was hearing other options; such as, a clinical trial pre screening.
    Mar 20, 2025
    The health provider I had and his entire team was outstanding the service I received was amazing what a fantastic experience!!
    Mar 20, 2025
    Very well
    Mar 18, 2025
    Dr Alvarez and his staff are amazing!
    Mar 05, 2025
    Dr. Alvarez is a very concern about my my health issues. Thank you Dr.
    Feb 25, 2025
    All went well I'm happy
    Feb 23, 2025
    Awesome job. I was really satisfied with my visits. Good communication and feel comfortable in talking about health issues. Thank you for taking good care of me.
    Feb 20, 2025
    I had excellent experience with the care provider and also with the resident. Thank you!!
    Feb 10, 2025
    I've told everybody how great you people are you guys are great with your attitude with your caring and explaining things you guys are awesome
    Jan 13, 2025
    Our conversation was short and sweet. One question I had he answered thoughtfully and reassuringly. To the other question about additional scans he said "this is one we'll decide together." I appreciated that very much.
    Jan 10, 2025
    Very good team
    Dec 10, 2024
    Very well
    Dec 09, 2024
    Dr Alvarez was exceptionally kind, very thorough and helpful.
    Nov 29, 2024
    Dr Alvarez is joe, so kind, Karen, professional and thorough. I feel that I am in good hands when he is treating me. He is a real expert in his field which makes me feel very secure.
    Nov 28, 2024
    Dr. Alvarez was fantastic listened took the time to explain the purpose of visit.
    Nov 27, 2024
    Doctor Alvarez was direct and empathetic
    Nov 03, 2024
    He was very helpful, respectful and just plain nice. Made me feel n good hands
    Oct 11, 2024
    Excellent quality of care!
    Oct 04, 2024
    Dr. Alvarez is an excellent communicator. I appreciate his time and explanations for decision making. He includes me in the conversation.
    Oct 03, 2024
    If I would recommend it is excellent
    Oct 02, 2024
    I am so glad to have Dr. Alvarez on my team. His expertise and up-to-date information is invaluable to my care.
    Sep 08, 2024
    Telehealth or in person Dr. Alvarez is excellent.
    Aug 17, 2024
    Dr. Alvarez is an exceptionally good communicator, empathetic and very involved with me as a patient. I appreciate his care so much.
    Jul 28, 2024
    Everything is fine
    Jul 28, 2024
    I had one of the best experiences before and after surgery. They all showed professionalism along with kindness and understanding to my feelings and my fears, giving me the assurance that I would do the best I could and they did. I am very grateful to everyone. May God bless you always.
    Jun 28, 2024
    Well, I have only seen Dr Alvarez twice and both times he has treated me with respect and cordiality, I appreciate that very much
    May 31, 2024
    DR Alvarez listened carefully, gave me new ideas for treating various issues. He seemed very concerned and kind. The medical student was also a very good listener and very kind and I felt treated very very well.
    May 23, 2024
    Dr. Alvarez, and also his associate Dr. Streeter, were very caring, through, pleasant, helpful and encouraging.
    May 16, 2024
    Dr. Alvarez is a wonderful communicator. He explains everything!
    May 11, 2024
    Felt comfortable and cared for medically.
    May 10, 2024
    I feel very comfortable with Dr. Alverez.
    Apr 26, 2024
    My experience with UCSF has been wonderful
    Mar 27, 2024
    Dr. A keeps me very engaged in my care and shows interest and concern inviting my input. This creates a bond of trust. I always have the expectation he is listening and that he will inform me if he doesn't agree with a viewpoint (followed by an explanation). An excellent caregiver and professional.
    Mar 09, 2024
    It was all Good.
    Dec 21, 2023
    Very Professional and everything excellent, thank you
    Dec 15, 2023
    My husband and I were both very impressed by the team we met with.
    Dec 02, 2023
    I am so grateful to have Dr. Alvarez as my team leader. He is excellent in all regards.
    Nov 17, 2023
    Everything about my Doctor is the Best!!!
    Nov 05, 2023
    Excelente
    Nov 04, 2023
    Dr. Alvarez is the best. I would recommend him to family and friends without hesitation.
    Nov 02, 2023
    Good
    Oct 22, 2023
    Dr ?lvarez was a breath of fresh air compared to my last oncologist. He took the time to explain everything I/we had questions on. He involved me in the decision making for my care. He gave me tons of options and clinical trials when my former Dr just gave me medicine and sent the on my way. Love Dr. ?lvarez and his bedside manner!
    Oct 20, 2023
    I always appreciate that Dr. Alvarez has reviewed the scans himself and will show me areas of concern. He is compassionate and accessible in his style of communication!
    Oct 17, 2023
    I was not notified that Dr Alvarez had updated his notes about my surgery 2 days before this meeting. Had I known that I would have had better questions prepared and not been in such a state of shock during the meeting. (I felt blindsided by the information about perforations during surgery.) This is a complaint about the Notification system, and not so much about Dr Alvarez.
    Oct 13, 2023
    Very good
    Oct 07, 2023
    Dr Alvarez awesome! And, so was his student doctor.
    Sep 21, 2023
    The best
    Sep 08, 2023
    WONDERFUL! Professional, sensitive, personable, thorough, quick but allowed plenty of time for questions.He totally allayed my fears and concerns.
    Sep 07, 2023
    Due to my condition he could not give me definitive answers and I was left with questions about resolution, but hope to get answers next visit.
    Aug 30, 2023
    So Dr. Alvarez neverPosted his notes on the UCSF patient portal.
    Aug 27, 2023
    Dr. Alvarez is very knowledgeable and very professional. Takes time to answer questions and meet the needs of the patient.

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