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Alvaro Pereira-Rico, MD

Alvaro Pereira-Rico
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  • Associate Professor, Department of Hematology/Oncology

Specialties

Medical Oncology, Genitourinary Medical Oncology

4.8
119 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
About Me
Ratings & Reviews
Publications
About Me
Clinical Interests
  • Urologic oncology, including bladder, kidney, penile, prostate, testicular and ureteral cancers
Research Interests

Uro-oncology, including prostate, renal and bladder cancers

Languages
  • Spanish
  • English
Education
  • Fellow, Medical Oncology and Hematology, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, 2002 
  • Fellow, Women's Health, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center/John Cochran VA Hospital, 1997
  • Resident, Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, 1996
  • MD, Universidad Comlutense d Madrid School of Medicine, Madrid, Spain, 1992
Training
  • Fellowship, Medical Oncology and Hematology, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
  • Fellowship, Women's Health, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center/John Cochran VA Hospital, St. Louis, MO
  • Residency, Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, St. Louis, MO
Board Certifications
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
Memberships
  • American Academy of Clinical Oncology
Awards and Honors
  • Best Doctors in America® , 2019-2020, Medical Oncology and Hematology
  • Best Doctors in America® , 2019-2020, Medical Oncology and Hematology
Ratings & Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn more about our Patient Experience Ratings.

Ratings Breakdown

Overall Care
4.8
Explained Things Clearly
4.8
Showed Courtesy & Respect
4.8
Discussed Treatment Options
4.8
Recommend Provider
4.8

Patient Comments

4.8 out of 5 (119 ratings, 19 comments)
08/18/2025

Very positive interaction but focused more on non medical aspects. I forgot to mention a couple side effects although we discussed them previously. Not sure about the intent of the visit. Seems providers no longer examine patients. Otherwise we could have done this over the phone or via telehealth. Also nurse wasn't aware I got my medication. It was two months, no follow up although I had started the medication.

07/28/2025

I came in for a second opinion regarding a cancer treatment plan. The MD was thorough, took his time and explained everything.

07/08/2025

Everything was good

06/25/2025

Dr Pereira-Rico was outstanding and very professional.

04/21/2025

Excellent care!

Offices

Office Locations

Fox Chase Cancer Center at Temple University Hospital

3401 N. Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Phone: 800-836-7536

Publications
Publications

Wuthrick, E, Curran, W, Werner-Wasik, M, Lin, A, Axelrod, R, Pereira-Rico, A, Murphy, H, Machtay, Dicker, A. A Phase I Trial Combining The Anti-angiogenic Agent Sunitinib And Radiation Therapy For Patients With Primary And Metastatic CNS Malignancies. 2008 ASCO Proceedings, Abstract; poster presentation.

 

Wuthrick, E, Curran, W, Werner-Wasik, M, Lin, A, Glass, J, Evans, J, Andrews, D,  Axelrod, R, Pereira-Rico, A, Murphy, H, Machtay, Dicker, A A Phase I Trial of Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiation Therapy with Sunitinib in Recurrent High Grade Glioma. 2008 ASTRO Proceedings; poster presentation.

 

Pereira-Rico, A.  Do Negative Sentinel Lymph Nodes Identify a Good Risk Population Among Patients with Thick (>3 mm) Primary Cutaneous Melanomas? Published and not presented. 2002 ASCO Proceedings, Abstract #2781.

 

Pereira-Rico, A.  Bilateral Renal Cell Carcinoma of Tuberous Sclerosis Associated with Von Willebrand Disease: First Case Report. Published and not presented. 2001 ASCO Proceedings, Abstract #2411.

 

Pereira-Rico, A.  Synovial Sarcoma of the Bladder Treated with Adjuvant Chemotherapy. Published and not presented. 2001 American Society of Clinical Oncology Proceedings, Abstract #2910.

 

Pereira-Rico, A.  The Use of Loratidine in the Prevention of G-CSF Induced Bone Pain. Poster presentation and published. 2001 Delaware Valley Oncology Fellows Award.

 

Pereira, A.  ASHAP +/- ABMT: an effective strategy for relapsing and refractory Hodgkin´s Disease. 1995 American Society of Hematology Proceedings, Abstract #3289.