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Michael D. Alvarado, MD
Breast Surgical Oncology • Cutaneous (Skin) Surgical Oncology- Telehealth Visits
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Michael D. Alvarado, MD
Breast Surgical Oncology • Cutaneous (Skin) Surgical Oncology- Telehealth Visits
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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
My expertise
Locations
My research
Clinical trials
Post-operative Radiotherapy Omission in Selected Patients With Early Breast Cancer Trial International VErsion (PROSPECTIVE)Opens in a new window
Recruiting
To determine the ipsilateral invasive recurrence rate (IIRR) in lower risk patients with unequivocally unifocal breast cancer and on breast MRI and…
Publications
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- January 13, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Alvarado is the highest level physician, a rare breed. He listened to me, understood what I was saying, was the most positive minded doctor through this experience, he is an amazing amazing human being and I am beyond grateful to have been assigned to him for care.
- January 9, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I felt an immediate rapport with Dr. Alvarado. He calmed me and helped me have a better outlook. He made me feel like UCSF would take care of me.
- January 2, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Alvarado gave me excellent advice.
- November 22, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Oh my gosh you guys. 5 is not enough very good is not enough we are talking excellence here!!
- October 31, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Wonderful Dr. Informative and listened to concerns.
- October 12, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Alvarado made the wait worth it!
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