Michael D. Alvarado

I liked Dr. Alvarado. He made talking to him easy and relaxed

Experience allows him the benefit of understanding his patients caring and treatment

He listened to my concerns and expressed an understanding of my fears. He seemed to genuinely care about my situation.

Good listener did not use any unessary medical terms.

What a phenomenon Surgical Oncologist. I've been in Healthcare since 1982 and have never experienced such a kind compassionate thorough humble MD.

Dr Alvarado was fantastic! Very impressed!

Surgeon was great. Anesthesiologist was incommunicative.

It's early in the process but Dr. Alvarado was very informative and answered my questions. I had a concern about an extra procedure and he listened and discussed options with me

Two times that we were there for an appointment with Dr. Alvarado he came to see us very very very late twice more than two hours late. We had to wait for a long long long time and I don't think that is very professional and that should not happens l

A very human doctor who gives peace of mind and security

I can only say I feel I was in good hands..the best!

This was an initial consult

What Who ? Is a care provider ? If a doctor please refer as doctor. Thank you

Such a brilliant team! UCSF's holistic approach is to be supremely lauded! The sheer size resembles a Disneyland of labyrinth magnitude! Personnel cheerfully navigate visitors with a calm demeanor! We felt so embraced with love!

Dr Alvarado is exceptional super caring clear explained options to me. I felt very cared for and safe and will stay in touch with him. Very compassionate clear and positive experience during a very difficult time for me. Thank you Dr Alvarado.

Wow- Dr Alvarado is the ultimate educator and so relateable. I feel like he guided me to best possible decisions for care and treatment. Calm gentle personable not rushed. Just impressive care. I also feel like my care is based on most current research. I fell over backwards into luck when I got Dr Alvarado as my surgeon.

Dr. Alvarado is obviously an expert in his area. His expertise was evident as he responded to my various queries. He is also an amazing human being - compassionate helpful and a great listener. I am fortunate I had Dr. Alvarado as my physician that day!!!

Dr Alvarado was amazing. This was so informational and helpful. I am extremely grateful

Dr. Alvarado is an incredible caring physician that stay abreast of needs and is on top of all procedures in his field. So thankful for him.

Profesional bueno

So far Iam very satisfied with Dr Alvarado

Dr Alvarado has been kind compassionate and informative-a perfect fit for my needs

They are very courteous and nice people and friendly

Doctor answered all questions and concerns! He was extremely professional and polite! He put my mind at ease in regards to my open incision!

Thank you Dr. Alvarado for the EXCELLENT care and services and for saving my life. I'm so grateful the surgery went smoothly and there were no complications thanks to all of you! I never had any worry as I knew I was in hands of the best surgeon and care team possible. I really appreciate how attentive you were to my needs explaining the procedure and outcomes in easy to understand way and most of all your compassion. I will never ever forget what you and rest of the care team did for me.

This was for a second opinion consult. If this provider were geographically closer I might strongly consider him for my care.

Dr. Michael Alavarado is a great doctor. I'm so glad I have found him. He explained my condition very clearly. He put me at ease with my condition.

I was recommended to Dr. Alvarado by a close friend. I did consult with two other surgeons. One other was very kind and I suspect an excellent surgeon but lacked the credentials as a breast surgeon. The second surgeon I consulted with was over a hour late ( I hate to be critical as this is sometimes very understandable) yet had not read my charts and thought I had "lobular cancer". I didn't even know what "lobular cancer" was and it certainly wasn't indicated on my path report. So that was awkward although I too make mistakes sometimes.Dr. Alvarado was the best communicator and had obviously done his homework. He also has a nice demeanor and slightly more confident and bolder approach calling in a specialist which really addressed my needs in the upcoming surgery and was a surgical solution I became ultimately comfortable with prior to surgery.

Very Good

Dr Alvarado was great

This doctor is very patronizing. He came into the exam room the first time I met with him expecting to tell me the time and date for a lumpectomy without any explanation about how the surgery was to be done. He laughed and behaved like my illness was some sort of joke. He said he wanted to do a reduction of my unaffected breast and also my affected breast. I repeatedly said No. Rather than asking me what I wanted to be done on MY body he giggled and said that I would get a breast lift and I will look great etc. I am NOT impressed and I am NOT happy with this hideous surgery.

It is now a week and a half after the visit. There were to be additional appointments set up as well as a promised phone call after reviewing images and I have followed up and heard nothing concrete and have no appointments for follow up set up.