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Dr. Michael Alvarado, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Michael Alvarado, MD
3.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Alvarado, MD is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.
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Dr. Michael Alvarado, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Alvarado, MD is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Alvarado graduated from Dartmouth College. Dr. Michael Alvarado, MD is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Alvarado currently practices at Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center and are affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. At present, Dr. Alvarado received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Alvarado's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alvarado is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

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    1825 4th St # 3, San Francisco, CA 94143
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May 30, 2023
Dr. Alvarado is a doctor who touched my life with his kindness and passion for delivering exceptional patient care. He is a brilliant surgeon who provides the highest quality of care with his empathetic nature in addition to his knowledge, love of his profession and calm demeanor. Dr. Alvarado always made me feel safe and secure. His bedside manners are outstanding. My surgery resulted in an amazing outcome.
Patricia Carter — May 30, 2023
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General Surgery
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  • Dartmouth College
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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Alvarado, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvarado's profile.

Dr. Michael Alvarado, MD is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights.

Yes, Dr. Michael Alvarado, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA