Michael D. Alvarado

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.

UCSF is full of top professionals and I feel confident in their abilities to diagnose treat and care for me as their patient.

G experience

No Dr. Alvarado was very pleasant and thorough. The staff with him were also pleasant.

I can't say enough about how safe and cared for I feel when I deal with all aspects of ucsf mission bay.

Excellent Dr. Listens thoroughly

NO FOLLOW UP FROM UCSF

If I had not had them in writing I would not have remembered anything as the after care instructions provided after my surgery went in one ear and out the other.

At this point in my care provided by Dr. Alvarado has been minimal I feel we are in the gathering of information. Until it comes to absolute decision making I can't commit to referral The possibility is looking highly.

Overall my experience with this provider was really good and I am thoroughly satisfied.

I have been rather irrational and everyone I have interacted with has been patient and kind and reassuring.

Really liked dr Alvarado

This was my first conversation with Dr. Alvarado and it was a delight to speak with him. I felt he was very interested in my care and Felt he is going to do everything he can to help work with my situation and other attending physician. I found him to be very kind pleasant and very caring. I am Very happy that he will be treating me.

Dr. Alvarado was very kind and thoughtful. He got me scheduled for surgery quite quickly. He listened to my concerns and was responsive to them. Everyone on my care team has been impressive and kind. They take time to treat you like a person and are super competent. I definitely would recommend UCSF.

Dr Alvarado explained the risks of ALND vs radiation and trial outcomes based on clinical data. He was very informative and answered my questions before I asked them! I found Dr Alvarado to be engaging personable reassuring and comprehensive.

good

so far the UCSF portal requests are not in line with what the provider told us to anticipate

I cannot say enough nice things about this care provider. He is possibly the nicest most helpful care provider I have ever encountered!