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J. Ben Arevalo, MD, MBA
He | Him | HisPalliative Medicine • Pain Medicine- Telehealth Visits
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J. Ben Arevalo, MD, MBA
He | Him | HisPalliative Medicine • Pain Medicine- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. J. Ben Arevalo is a pain medicine and palliative care physician who treats patients with cancer. He helps patients maximize their quality of life by managing symptoms related to cancer, as well as side effects of treatment, including pain, fatigue, nausea, low appetite, insomnia, anxiety and shortness of breath. He also supports patients and their families with medical decision making and advance care planning.
Arevalo has a special interest in caring for patients with hematologic (blood) cancers, including leukemia, myeloma and lymphoma, as well as patients with complex and treatment-resistant pain. He values the deep connections and enduring partnerships that he forms with patients and their families.
Arevalo earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Chicago, where he also served as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in hospice and palliative care at UCSF.
Arevalo also earned a master of business administration degree at Harvard Business School. Before joining UCSF, he worked as an emergency medicine physician and as a flight physician on a medical helicopter.
Education & training
Board certification
- Pain Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine
- Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine
Fellowship
- Pain Medicine Anesthesiology, Brigham and Womens Hospital GME
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine -GME
Residency
- Emergency Medicine, University of Chicago Medical Center
Degree
- MD, Harvard Medical School
Academic title
- Health Sciences Clinical Professor
My expertise
Locations
My research
Publications
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- May 28, 20265 out of 5 Stars
An exceptional physician who overcame my anxiety and fear by listening and being truly compassionate and responsive
- May 26, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Arevalo is caring, efficient, and listens to me. He is the best!
- May 26, 20264.9 out of 5 Stars
Dr.A listened!! Eventually we decided to restart NSAIDS and follow up later. I did not feel abandoned in any way. I will talk to my primary regarding an existing prescription . Overall , great!
- May 11, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Extreme care connected to healings, fast followup, research towards accomplish resolve.
- May 4, 20264.1 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Arevalo and the fellow he was working with, Dr. Nguyen, were professional and competent. I am grateful for their care. During the procedure, I felt frightened and was in pain, and I would have appreciated more narration of the process so that I would know what to expect from moment to moment. They were working out of my sight, behind my back, and I did not know what to expect, so every touch made me jump. I also felt that the positioning was not comfortable, and I would have appreciated more guidance on how to position myself so that I would be able to stay still and comfortable throughout the procedure. They spoke to each other during the procedure in a way that made me feel like I was not in the room, i.e. Let's do this if she will tolerate it. I felt that they could have been more patient centered and trauma informed in their manner.
- April 17, 20264.8 out of 5 Stars
Had my first appt with Dr Arevalo. He Is god sent to me. After years of trying to find the right dr for my condition, I finally found someone who understands, cares, listens, reduces my worry vs increasing it. I am very thankful for him and happy I am under his care now.
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