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Menendez, Alvaro, MD
Gender
Male
Language
English, French, Spanish
Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).
Specialties
Accepting New Patients
- Medical Oncology
- Hematology / Oncology
Areas of Expertise
Breast Cancer, Cancer Prevention, High Risk Patients
Hospitals and Organizations
- Integrated Care Partners
- Hartford Hospital
- Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
- Backus Hospital
Education
Fellowship
Indiana University School of Medicine
Internship
Boston University School of Medicine
Roger Williams Medical Center
Medical School
Delgado University
Reviews
Verified Patient Reviews
Wonderful caring compassionate dr.and staff
Dr. Menendez is always kind, he listens well and his general care is top notch. I am very lucky he is part of my recovery team.
My physician has always been exceptional. He is an all in one! I always look forward to the visit. He listens, has resolutions, and gives encouragement. He wants you to succeed with the best health care. He does care about his patients.
Excellent Doctor, caring, compassion
Because difficult to get appointment I would not recommend to a cancer patient
My doctor, I say my because he's now my doctor Alvaro Menendez was so amazing. I came with so many concerns and felt feeling empowered and at a level of understanding. He was patient, polite and extremely informative. One of my best experiences in a long time
Other Reviews from Around the Web
Always a great experience with Alvaro Menendez, who is always caring and compassionate. He listens!!
Dr Menendez is always attentive and caring. Has a quiet sense of humor
Professional, caring, and respectful.
Great Dr! The best🙌🙌🙏🙏
Dr A. Menendez is very professional and also has a great sense of humor. When I ask a question, he will explain in detail and in layman's terms so, I totally understand what's going on with me. He's a first class Doctor.
Dr Alvaro is the most wonderful doctor and very knowledgeable and his staff is wonderful as well at Hartford Hospital..God blessed you all. Rita.
Very professional. Pleasant experience for sure
Dr. Menendez is a kind, caring and warm doctor. He makes you feel completely at ease and you know he has read your chart because he knew everything about my case. He is very thorough. His staff is wonderful as well. I recommend him completely and if you are in need of an Oncologist don't hesitate to see Dr. Menendez. He is the best!
Everyone are helpful and understanding. Being on time is also a plus
Bio
Dr. Alvaro Menendez is a hematologist and medical oncologist seeing patients at the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Centers at Hartford and Windham hospitals.
Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology. His areas of interest include breast oncology, integrative medicine and disparities and minority oncology. He has conducted research into the benefits of massage to combat cancer pain, hypogonadism after chemotherapy and the use of complementary and alternative medicine with conventional oncology treatment.
Dr. Menendez, who is fluent in Spanish and French, is a graduate of Universidad Dr. Jose Matias Delgado in El Salvador, and completed his internship and residency through Brown University at Roger Williams Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Indiana University School of Medicine.
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