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Rosalinda Alvarado, MD

4.9
Rush Medical Group
Pronouns:
she / her / ella
Clinical Area:
Cancer Care
Specialty: Surgery
Languages:
English, Spanish

About Me

Having these patients come in to see me year after year after they’ve been treated for their breast cancer is one of the most rewarding things that I get to experience. It makes me fulfilled every day that I’m able to go to work and do this.

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush University Medical Center
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush University Medical Center
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
Chicago, IL, 60607

RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush Oak Park Hospital (Suites 5400, 2100)
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush Oak Park Hospital (Suites 5400, 2100)
610 S Maple Ave
Rush Medical Office Building
Suites 5400, 2100
Oak Park, IL, 60304

Credentials

Certifications

Surgery

Education and Training

Rush University Medical Center - General Surgery
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Breast Surgical Oncology
Stanford University School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Breast cancer
Breast conservation surgery
Breast diseases
Breast surgery
Cancer prevention and screening
Cancer surgery, breast
Fine-needle aspiration biopsy
Mastectomy and lumpectomy
Mastectomy, nipple-sparing
Mastectomy, skin-sparing
Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Sentinel lymph node biopsy, breast

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at Rush University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Assistant Professor

Insurance

Insurance plans marked with an asterisk (*) require a referral from your Independent Practice Association (IPA) or medical group.

Aetna
Aetna Better Health-Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna Medicare FIDE HMO (DSNP)
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Choice
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Cigna
Cigna IFP Connect - Exchange
Claritev (fka:MultiPlan)
Community Healthcare Partner LLC dba Power Health*
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic*
Dreyer Medical Clinic*
Dupage Medical Group/dba: Duly*
Essential Health Partners*
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Health Spring Medicare Advantage
Hinsdale Physician Grp dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana-MMAI (Inactive)
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Lawndale Christian Health Center (PACE only)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois Inc Marketplace
Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus HMO (DSNP)
NorthShore Physician Associates (Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Community Health Ptnrs(Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Suburban IPA*
OSF Little Company of Mary dba/Southwest Health*
OSF Specialty Physicians of Illinois*
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health*
Swedish American Health System fml: Phys Care Net*
Swedish Covenant Phys Partners (Endeavor Health)*
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services*
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Illinois Marketplace
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Illinois at Chicago*
WellCare Medicare Advantage
WellCare Meridian Dual Align (DSNP)
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall

4.9
Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
Provider explained things clearly

4.9
Provider showed concern

4.9
Provider included you in decisions

4.9
5
A Patient at Rush - May 2026
Dr. Alvarado is superb. You can hardly tell that I even had surgery and she has been so supportive. I have never really had a serious health concern before, so her kindness and gentleness has really been appreciated.
5
A Patient at Rush - May 2026
They are wonderful I would recommend them to everyone
5
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2026
Had a visit with Dr. Rosalinda Alvarado follow up after breast surgery. One of the best doctors I've ever had gave me information that helped my recovery
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2026
Dr. Alvarado is friendly and a great surgeon.
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2026
I really like Dr. Alvarado, she seems very caring along with being knowledgeable and also seems to understand your worries with a diagnosis like breast cancer.
4.4
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2026
Good
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2026
I feel that I got the best with Dr. Alvarado
5
A Patient at Rush - Dec 2025
Dr. Alvarado is the best!
5
A Patient at Rush - Dec 2025
We were so happy with the compassion showed
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2025
Definitely yes the doctor was excellent and thorough
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2025
As that was my initial appointment with this physician she was very helpful and concerned. Gave full details and information on where to find further answers.
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2025
Dr. Alvarado is an amazing physician, the consummate professional. I trust her judgement and her skills as a surgeon. I've gone to her for many years I'd highly recommend her.
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2025
All wonderful. Could not have been better
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2025
The staff was very kind
5
A Patient at Rush - Sep 2025
So kind, very Compassionate, detail explain all questions
5
A Patient at Rush - Sep 2025
Yes I would recommend Rush to my friends
5
A Patient at Rush - Sep 2025
Dr Alvarado is always up to date on issues with me before coming into the room. I like that and it shows she cares about my care