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Dr. Edwin Alvarez, MD

Oncology
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Edwin Alvarez, MD

Dr. Edwin Alvarez, MD is an Oncology Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Oncology, has 23 years of experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN DIEGO and is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Patients rated Dr. Alvarez an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Alvarez works at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Uterine Cancer and Ovarian Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and 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. Alvarez's Office Locations

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    Ucsf Children Renal Center
    1825 4th St Fl 6, San Francisco, CA 94143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-9600

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  • UC Davis Medical Center
  • Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center

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    About Dr. Edwin Alvarez, MD

    Specialties
    • Oncology
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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1710197330
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    Education & Certifications

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    • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN DIEGO
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    Dr. Edwin Alvarez, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Alvarez is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Alvarez works at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco, CA. View the full address on Dr. Alvarez’s profile.

    Dr. Alvarez has seen patients for Uterine Cancer and Ovarian Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alvarez on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Alvarez. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alvarez.

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