Lori Arviso Alvord MD

Physician

516 W 4th AveToppenish, WA 98948

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Education & Training

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1991
Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 1985

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Certifications & Licensure

WA State Medical License 2017 - 2026
AZ State Medical License 2013 - 2023
MI State Medical License 2011 - 2015
OH State Medical License 2015 - 2015
NH State Medical License 1997 - 2013
ME State Medical License Active through 2011
NM State Medical License 1988 - 1998
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

13 citations
Cancer Journey for American Indians and Alaska Natives in the Pacific Northwest .
Emily A. Haozous, Ardith Z. Doorenbos, Lori Arviso Alvord, David R. Flum, Arden M. Morris
Oncology Nursing Forum. 2016-09-01
143 citations
Shared Decision-Making for Cancer Care Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities: A Systematic Review
Erin L. Mead, Ardith Z. Doorenbos, Sara H. Javid, Emily A. Haozous, Lori Arviso Alvord
American Journal of Public Health. 2013-11-04
8 citations
Medical School Accommodations for Religious and Cultural Practices
Lori Arviso Alvord
The Virtual Mentor. 2013-03-01

Press Mentions

Where Are All the Native American Medical Students?January 24th, 2021
Stanford University School of Medicine Honoring Alumna, a Yakima Valley Surgeon, on FridayDecember 4th, 2018
Navajo Surgeon’s Career Combines Science, TraditionsJuly 15th, 2017