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About Jorge L. Alvarado, MD, FACOG

Jorge L. Alvarado, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist who provides prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care as well as comprehensive gynecological care, including diagnosis and treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, sexually transmitted infections, and gynecologic cancer prevention.

Dr. Alvarado specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with an interest in dysplasia of the cervix, vagina, and vulva. He also provides family planning services, contraception counseling and abortion care.

He is passionate about care for underserved populations and is an LGBTQ-friendly physician. Dr. Alvarado has expertise in providing gender-affirming care to transgender and nonbinary patients.

Dr. Alvarado completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UC San Francisco and earned his medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School.

He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG). He won the James R. Green MD Memorial Award at UC San Francisco for excellence in the care of underserved women.

Outside of work, Dr. Alvarado enjoys music, concerts, traveling and cooking Mexican food. He speaks fluent Spanish.

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Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted
Open Payments Program Notification
For informational purposes only, a link to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.
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Medical Degree

  • University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX

Residency

  • UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Gender

  • Male

Languages

  • Spanish

Date Joined Staff

  • 2018-08-02

Conditions and Treatments

  • Prenatal Care
  • Obstetrics Care
  • Gynecological Care
  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
  • Fibroids
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Gynecologic Cancer Prevention
  • Family Planning
  • Contraception
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  • Gender-Affirming Care
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted
Open Payments Program Notification
For informational purposes only, a link to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.
View Open Payments data for Dr. Alvarado
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology