Michael D Alvarado, MD
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Michael D Alvarado, MD
Surgeon - General, Surgeon - Complex General Surgical Oncology

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  • Board Certified

Biography

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 con… Read more ›

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Dr. Alvarado is an outstanding surgeon and MD who believes in evidence based practice and the minimum effective treatment for breast cancer. He listens to his patients and takes into consideration their goals, age, life circumstances, overall health & clinical research before recommending treatment. Other care providers…

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Provider Training

UniversityDegreeFocusGraduated
Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthDoctorateOther1998

InstitutionFocusYear
Fellowship - Moffitt Cancer CenterSurgical Oncology2006
Residency - Dartmouth General HospitalGeneral Surgery2004
Internship - Dartmouth General HospitalGeneral Surgery1999

CertificationCert. BodyYear
SurgerySurgeryNot Specified

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Languages Spoken
English
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  • Surgeon
  • Surgeon - Sub-Specialty: Complex General Surgical Oncology

Years In Practice: 43 (started in 1983)

Accepts New Patients: Yes

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Average Rating: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 3
Most Recent Review: 07/13/2026
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Provider Evaluation 5.0

Listening Skills 5.0
Clear Explanations 5.0
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“Dr. Alvarado is an outstanding s...”

Dr. Alvarado is an outstanding surgeon and MD who believes in evidence based practice and the minimum effective treatment for breast cancer. He listens to his patients and takes into consideration their goals, age, life circumstances, overall health & clinical research before recommending treatment. Other care providers in the Cancer Center could learn from him & his patient-centered approach.

Anonymous 07/13/2026
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“Dr. Alvarado is one of those rar...”

Dr. Alvarado is one of those rare physicians who practices patient-centered care & not "medicine by algorithm"/"one size fits all" demonstrated by other UCSF health care professions I have experienced. He knows the patient's history, personally reviews images & reports, listens to the patients concerns & personal goals, and considers the current literature to find the best options for treatment.

Anonymous 05/22/2025
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“Very helpful....”

Very helpful.

Anonymous 08/26/2025

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