Dr. Francisco Alvarez Berger posing for a photo outside

Francisco Alvarez-Berger DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Associate Veterinarian

Specialty: Oncology

Year Started At Coral Springs Animal Hospital: 2007

Educational Background:

  • DVM: Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México – Mexico City, Mexico : 1998
  • Residency: Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine – Columbus, Ohio: 2003 – 2006
  • Clinical Instructor: Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Hematology and Oncology: 2006-2007
  • Board Certified in Oncology: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in Oncology: 2007

Notable Achievements & Organizations:

  • The Ohio State University: Hospital Service Award
  • I have been part of the committee for the ACVIM oncology examination.
  • UPAEP (Mexico) – Tribute to my professional career
  • Member of ACVIM, VCS, AVMA, BCVMA

About Dr. Alvarez-Berger:

I am a dedicated, respectable, honest, tolerant, and friendly person. I believe I am a good father and husband, and at least I try my best every day of my life. I love to spend all the time that I can with my family and share with them what I love.

I like to have a pleasant time every day at work, at home, or anywhere else, and take the best of every moment and every day. I tend to be optimistic and see things in a positive way.

I enjoy practicing outdoor sports such as running, biking, swimming, scuba diving, horse riding, water skiing, and snowboarding. I used to practice skydiving, rock climbing, and spelunking.

I am a marathon and ultramarathon runner.

I love nature and animals.

I like to read, in particular historical novels and science fiction, but especially I love to read about science, and I have a special interest in astronomy.

I don’t like waking up late and wasting time, lying down and doing nothing. Also, I don’t like wasting time watching TV, but I do enjoy watching a good movie or a really good TV show.

I like to travel, learn, and understand the world.

I enjoy cooking, especially Mexican food.

I hate pain, suffering, intolerance, and discrimination of any kind.

Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico

What Is Your Favorite Thing About This Profession?
I enjoy helping patients have a good quality of life, and owners enjoy that time with their beloved pets.

Pets:
Pelusa (Shih Tzu)
Lucy (Poodle)
Lola (Golden Retriever)
Maui (Domestic Short Hair)
Matilde (Sulcata Tortoise)

Quote:
“If you want to live a thousand lives, read. If you want to live forever, write.”

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