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Alvin R Cabrera, MD
I speak: English, Spanish
My gender: Male
This clinician requires a referral
Where I practice
About me
I grew up in a small town in New Jersey, after which I left for Massachusetts to study at Harvard College. Upon graduating, I spent a year in the Philippines on a Fulbright Scholarship, leading an ethnographic project on Filipinos living with HIV. I went to medical school at University of California, San Francisco, where I conducted thesis research on prostate cancer. I started radiology residency at Stanford University in California but missed direct patient care, so I switched to radiation oncology residency at Duke University in North Carolina. Duke recruited me after residency to its faculty, in which capacity I treated a variety of cancers but specialized in brain, spine, and genitourinary tumors with a focus on highly precise, conformal techniques. While I enjoy research and teaching, patient care motivates me more, so I transitioned to community practice. My wife, who grew up in Washington, works as a pediatric ophthalmologist. We have a daughter, whose grandparents stay with us much of the year.
About my practice
I strive to provide my patients the highest quality of care, and I am proud to be part of a group that delivers integrated, ethical, and evidence-based medicine in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Although I treat cancers aggressively, I believe strongly in the importance of quality of life. Beyond technology, patient care requires compassion, judiciousness, collaboration, clear and open communication, and commitment to safety. Outside of work, I help the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) develop evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines. I was the lead author of the ASTRO guidelines for the treatment of glioblastoma, and co-wrote the ASTRO guideline on radiation therapy for small cell lung cancer and endometrial cancer. I specialize in highly precise radiation techniques, including image guided, intensity modulated radiation therapy, volumetric modulated arc therapy, 3d conformal radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and stereotactic ablative radiotherapy.
How I thrive
My family and my patients remind me every day what is important in life. Running keeps me healthy and happy. I also enjoy hiking, skiing, travel, reading, and movies.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Capitol Hill Main Building
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Fax
- 206-326-2785
- Main Number
- 1-800-562-6300 (toll free)
- Main Number
- 206-326-3000
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
University of California San Francisco School of MedicineBoard certification
Radiation Oncology
American Board of RadiologyTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Internship
St. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center-San FranciscoResidency
Duke University School of MedicineJoined Kaiser Permanente
2020Provider ID
055294License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1043407414Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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12/13/2025