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Michael D. Alvarado, MD

Breast Surgical Oncology • Cutaneous (Skin) Surgical Oncology
Breast Cancer Mission Bay
415-353-7070
Portrait of Michael D. Alvarado
Portrait of Michael D. Alvarado
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Michael D. Alvarado, MD

Breast Surgical Oncology • Cutaneous (Skin) Surgical Oncology
Breast Cancer Mission Bay
415-353-7070

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About me

Dr. Michael Alvarado is a cancer surgeon who cares for patients with breast cancer and melanoma at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at Mount Zion.

In his research, Alvarado conducts trials of radiation therapy for breast cancer. He also studies blood-based and molecular markers with the goal of improving breast cancer screening.

Alvarado earned a master's degree in chemistry at the University of Arizona and a medical degree at Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine. After completing a residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, he completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute at the University of South Florida.

Education & training

Board certification

  • General Surgery, American Board of Surgery

Fellowship

  • Surgical Oncology, H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Inst

Residency

  • General Surgery, Dartmouth General Hospital

Internship

  • General Surgery, Dartmouth General Hospital

Degree

  • MD, Dartmouth Medical School

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    150 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 22, 2025

      Oh my gosh you guys. 5 is not enough very good is not enough we are talking excellence here!!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 31, 2025

      Wonderful Dr. Informative and listened to concerns.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 12, 2025

      Dr. Alvarado made the wait worth it!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 25, 2025

      Very helpful.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 17, 2025

      Got lots of great info

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 11, 2025

      Very good isn't a high enough score! Dr. Alvarado is a gifted communicator, listener who presents information in an easy to understand manner. He's exceptional

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