Obstetrics & Gynecology

Edwin Alvarez, MD

Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Edwin Alexander Alvarez is a gynecologic oncologist at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. He focuses on the surgical and medical treatment of ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer and other cancers of the female reproductive system. He performs traditional, complicated and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries.UCSF recruited Alvarez to serve as director of clinical trials for the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. He is involved with NRG Oncology, a coo

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Credentials

Education & Training

Fellowship: University of Miami School of Medicine GME (2007)
Residency: LAC - USC Medical Center (2004)
Internship: LAC - USC Medical Center (2001)
Medical School: University of California Med Ctr at San Diego (2000)

Years in Practice

25+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Gynecologic Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

ObstetricsGynecologic OncologyCervical CancerObstetrics & GynecologyOvarian Cancer

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UCSF Medical Center
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

Languages

Spanish

Conditions Dr. Alvarez treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Alvarez accept ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. insurance?

Edwin Alvarez's public profile lists ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 10 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Alvarez practice?

Edwin Alvarez practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including UCSF Medical Center and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.

What does Dr. Alvarez specialize in?

Edwin Alvarez is a board-certified obstetrics & gynecology specialist with focus areas in Gynecologic Oncology.

How long has Dr. Alvarez been practicing?

Edwin Alvarez has 26+ years of clinical experience in obstetrics & gynecology.

What is Dr. Alvarez's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: University of Miami School of Medicine GME (2007); Residency: LAC - USC Medical Center (2004); Internship: LAC - USC Medical Center (2001).