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Menendez, Alvaro, MD

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 – Board Certified
  • Hematology / Oncology

Areas of Expertise
Breast Cancer, Cancer Prevention, High Risk Patients

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Backus Hospital
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Medical School
Delgado University

Internship
Roger Williams Medical Center
Boston University School of Medicine

Residency
Roger Williams Medical Center
Boston University School of Medicine

Fellowship
Indiana University School of Medicine

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

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've trusted Dr Menendez since the first day we talked about my condition. He ensures I know what is going to happen. I appreciate him.

5 out of 5 stars

My oncologist is always thorough in his explanations and provides options and information that I can pursue on my own; also access to research and information regarding new possibilities

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 takes the time to listen to my concerns and explains everything professionally, yet in a manner that lets you know he cares.

5 out of 5 stars

Always pleasant and informative.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Is excellent in discussing care & further tests needed & when & makes sure any questions are answered satisfactorily. Superb!!!

5 out of 5 stars

I really liked Dr Menendez he explained everything in terms I understood. He took the time to answer all my questions and even gave me a tour of the chemo suite.

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

Every thing was good. Besides I up all night.

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. Allen is one of the finest, most caring doctors I've ever interacted with, I'm so grateful he is part of my care team.

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.

5 out of 5 stars

I trust this doctor's knowledge and her opinions

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. M is very good, very thorough and patient. Doesn't ever seem rushed!


Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

(Translated by Google) My Doctor, the best, very dedicated to his patients, may God always bless him. (Original) Mi Doctor,El mejor muy dedicado a sus pacientes que Dios lo bendiga siempre.

5 out of 5 stars

Cannot say enough good about Dr. Menendez. He listens and explains everything clearly. Answers all your questions. If something is not working he has a backup plan. If there are any issues he deals with them immediately. He helps me stay positive.

5 out of 5 stars

(Translated by Google) Dr. Alvaro Menendez is an excellent doctor. Very kind and attentive to his patients. He is a wonderful human being. God bless him 🙏 (Original) El doctor, Alvaro Menendez es un excelente doctor. Muy amable y al pendiente de sus pacien. Es excelente ser humano. Dios lo bendiga 🙏

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Menendez is knowledgeable, explains things well and is a great listener. He is compassionate and makes you feel that you are important to him.

5 out of 5 stars

All the staff from the front desk to Dr. Mendez are not only professional but kind and willing to spend time with you no matter how busy they are. thank you

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

He was my second oncologist. My first one didn’t listen to me and just put me on meds without testing. Dr Menendez listened, spent time explaining, did testing, and spent time answering my questions. I’m so relieved I finally found someone I can trust.

5 out of 5 stars

I am so grateful to the entire team who always treat me with so much care and professionalism… Dr. Alvaro Menendez is an angel in my life… always taking care of my case with care and dedication.

5 out of 5 stars

MUCH LOVE N MY WELL BEING.

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

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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