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Edwin Alexander Alvarez, MD
Gynecologic Oncology • Gynecologic Surgical Oncology- Telehealth Visits
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Edwin Alexander Alvarez, MD
Gynecologic Oncology • Gynecologic Surgical Oncology- Telehealth Visits
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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.
Education & training
Board certification
- Gynecological Oncology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellowship
- Oncology, University of Miami School of Medicine GME
Residency
- Gynecology, LAC - USC Medical Center
Internship
- Obstetrics, LAC - USC Medical Center
Degree
- MD, University of California Med Ctr at San Diego
My expertise
Specialties
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Gynecologic Surgical Oncology
- Gynecologic Medical Oncology
Locations
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- December 20, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Alvarez was very attentive, thorough, and explanatory. I would highly recommend him.
- December 4, 20255 out of 5 Stars
It was the best visit. All have been super
- November 25, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr Alvarez was not just very good. He was excellent!
- November 14, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Altamente recomendado, es una Bendicion ser paciente de UCSF
- October 23, 20255 out of 5 Stars
I was very pleased with my appointment and how quickly I received the chart notes
- October 1, 20254.9 out of 5 Stars
I'm very happy with all the staff in UCSF
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