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Dr. Alvaro Alencar, MD

Hematology & Oncology*
4.7 (13)
Map Pin Small Coral Gables, FL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alvaro Alencar, MD

Dr. Alvaro Alencar, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Specialist in Coral Gables, FL. They specialize in Hematology & Oncology, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Hematology. They graduated from Catholic University of Parana and is affiliated with Doctors Hospital, HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patients rated Dr. Alencar an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Alencar works at The Lennar Foundation Medical Center in Coral Gables, FL with other offices in Miami, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Alencar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    The Lennar Foundation Medical Center
    5555 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 689-5555
  2. 2
    Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
    1475 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 243-5302

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Doctors Hospital
  • HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital
  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Anemia
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Bleeding Disorders
Coagulation Disorders
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Pancytopenia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Multilineage Dysplasia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult T-Cell Lymphoma
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Positive
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Astrocytoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bladder Cancer
Blood Disorders
Bone Cancer
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Colorectal Cancer
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
ENT Cancer
Eye Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytosis
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytic-Rich Hodgkins Lymphoma
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Mast Cell Diseases
Mature T and NK-Cell Cancer
Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma
Medulloblastoma
Melanoma
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Meningiomas
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycosis Fungoides
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Tumor
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Reticulosarcoma
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salivary Gland Cancer
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bone Marrow Evaluation
Cancer Screening
Cancer Treatment
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Chemotherapy
Erythropoietin Test
HPC Transplantation (Stem Cell Transplant)
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Lymphoma Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis
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    4.7
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    Specialties*
    • Hematology & Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1417159633
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Jackson Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Catholic University of Parana
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Alvaro Alencar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Alencar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Alencar has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Alencar has seen patients for Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alencar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Alencar speaks French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Alencar. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alencar.

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