Dr. Joseph C Alvarnas M.D.?
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Dr. Joseph C Alvarnas M.D., Hematologist (Blood Specialist)
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Dr. Joseph C Alvarnas M.D.

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

5/5(2)
1111 E Mcdowell Rd Phoenix AZ, 85006
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About

Dr. Joseph Alvarnas is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Alvarnas specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.

Education and Training

Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1989

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology- 2009

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Awards

  • Phi Beta Kappa, Santa Clara University 1985  
  • Valedictorian, Santa Clara University 1985  
  • Timothy F. Beckett, Jr., Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, S 1993  
  • Award for Teaching Excellent as a Member of the House staff, Stanford 1992  

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Society of Hematology (ASH) 
  • Member American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) 
  • Member International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT) 
  • Member American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 
  • Member American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT) 
  • Member European Hematology Association (EHA) 

Fellowships

  • Bone Marrow Transplantation, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA    1995
  • Hematology, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA    1992
  • (Hematology (Internal Medicine)), STANFORD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, STANFORD, CA    1992

Experience & Accolades

  • Director 2008 - 2014Quality Systems for Cellular Therapeutics, Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, City of
  • Director 1997 - 2008 Cell Processing, CIty of Hope-Banner Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Banner Good Samaritan Medical

Dr. Joseph C Alvarnas M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1111 E Mcdowell Rd

1111 E Mcdowell Rd -
Phoenix, AZ 85006
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1500 DUARTE RD -
DUARTE, CA 91010
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