Dr. Joseph C Alvarnas M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1111 E Mcdowell Rd Phoenix AZ, 85006About
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
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Graft purging in autologous bone marrow transplantation: a promise not quite fulfilled.
- Reaping the benefits of recent advances for adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
- Advances in the Care of Adult Patients With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Optimism Tempered by Reality.
- How I treat patients with HIV-related hematological malignancies using hematopoietic cell transplantation.
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
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