


Edwin Alexander Alvarez, MD
Gynecologic Surgical Oncology | Gynecologic Oncology
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
About me
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.
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Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, 2013
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2010
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Fellowships
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Oncology, 2007
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Residencies
Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, Gynecology, 2004
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Internship
Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, Obstetrics, 2001
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Education
UCSD, 2000
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Languages
Spanish
English
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