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Menendez, Alvaro, MD

Gender

Male

Language

English, Spanish, French

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

Medical School
Delgado University

Internship
Boston University School of Medicine
Roger Williams Medical Center

Residency
Boston University School of Medicine
Roger Williams Medical Center

Fellowship
Indiana University School of Medicine

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Menendez is thorough, compassionate, and I'm thrilled that my search for an oncologist when I moved here led me to him.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Menendez shows empathy and concern. He took the time to comfort me since I just lost my husband.

5 out of 5 stars

The Dr has always been up front, considerate & at tentative.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. excellent and answered all questions

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Menendez is phenomenal. Extremely caring and explains everything. Would recommend him highly

5 out of 5 stars

Doctor Menendez is fantastic, knowledgeable, warm, friendly, communicative.

5 out of 5 stars

I am very confident in Dr Menendez.

5 out of 5 stars

I have already recommended him to friends and family

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Menendez is a wonderful doctor. So kind, caring person!!

5 out of 5 stars

I HAVE BEEN WITH HHC FOR OVER 30 YEARS THEIR SURGEON, ONCOLOGY DEPT, HEART DOCTORS AND APRNS HAVE BEEN THE BEST...

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Menendez is wonderful and explains my treatment to me very thoroughly.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Menendez always reviews my records before he sees me so he's up-to-date on the happenings of the last 6 months.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Menendez & staff are the very best. Always professional & a pleasure to interact with them!!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Menendez is awesome!! I'm d see I blessed to have such a skilled physician!!!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Menendez always is compassionate, caring listens to concerns and addresses them. He explains things well. Pleasant visit.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Menendez is such a heartfelt person. He takes as much time as you need to be sure you understand what you will be going through. His mannerism is very professional and yet has a great sense of humor. I highly recommend him if you are seeking a great oncologist.

5 out of 5 stars

A good listener and will discuss what is needs to happen and how we, as a team, will accomplish it.

5 out of 5 stars

I switched doctors from Dr dost to Dr menendez who was excellent. He was thorough, kind, listened called in my prescription immediately. I would highly recommend him

5 out of 5 stars

I don't usually give reviews on doctors. But, I have to with Dr. Menendez. When I was going through this experience. He was the only doctor I felt heard me. He never ignored my symptoms. He told me exactly what was happening to me or he would run test to figure it out. He goes above an beyond to help you. He's an amazing, caring, considerate and attentive doctor. I would recommend him to anyone that has to go through this experience.

5 out of 5 stars

El doctor se preocupa por resolver mis dudas, está atento a todo mi caso ir a su consulta me da paz.

5 out of 5 stars

For the months of my wife's cancer treatments, she couldn't have got thru it without Dr. Menendez. His sincere caring and encouragement kept her from giving up. She is a survivor because of him.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Menendez is fantastic. Amazing bedside manner, good sense of humor and really caring. I would highly recommend Dr. Menendez.

5 out of 5 stars

An excellent doctor, with incredible patience. He takes his time to attend to you and answer all your questions and doubts. He has the ability to fill you with positivity and makes you feel safe in your process. He treats you with a lot of respect. He is an angel without wings.

5 out of 5 stars

muy amable! gente proficional escavada e atenciosa com los pacientes.

5 out of 5 stars

Doctor is always well informed in your personal case; he explains your labs and interprets them so you can well understand your condition. He is warm and caring and takes the time for you to ask questions. He reviews the plan of care to see if you agree. Amazing human and MD

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Menendez is truly one of the best Drs I have had. He listens to your questions/concerns. I never feel rushed. I feel very comfortable I’m in good hands with him and his staff!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Menendez has such a positive attitude and encourages you to live a somewhat normal life. He is so proactive in adjusting medications due to side affects and very willing to work around certain life events that occur during this long journey.

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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Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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