Alberto Montero, MD
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Specialty: Hematology and Oncology, Medical Oncology
View Expertise - Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Office Locations
UH Seidman Cancer Center (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
1st Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3951
UH Ahuja Medical Center (7 mi.)
3999 Richmond Rd
Ste 1100
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-292-1783
UH Seidman Mentor Health Center (20 mi.)
9485 Mentor Ave
Ste 3
Mentor, OH 44060
440-205-5755
Biography: Alberto Montero, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Director, Breast Cancer Program, UH Seidman Cancer Center
- Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
- Diana Hyland Chair for Breast Cancer, UH Seidman Cancer Center
Certifications & Memberships
- Medical Oncology - American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Fellowship | Hematology/Oncology
Hematology/Oncology - University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2002 - 2005)
Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston (1999 - 2002)
Other Education
University Of Miami (2013)
Medical Education
University Of Texas Medical Branch Medical School, Galveston (1999)
Undergraduate
University Of Texas At Austin (1994)
About
Alberto Montero, MD, MBA, CPHQ, is clinical director of the Breast Cancer Medical Oncology Program at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and an associate professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He is board certified in medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Montero has been in academic practice for over 13 years and has demonstrated a strong track record of clinical research in breast cancer. Prior to joining the UH Seidman Cancer Center team, Dr. Montero spent seven years at the Cleveland Clinic, where he served as a staff physician in the hematology and oncology department, as well as chief quality improvement officer and patient experience officer. Before that, Dr. Montero was on staff at University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center as Breast Cancer Site Disease Group co-leader, and at the Medical University of South Carolina Division of Hematology/Oncology.
Dr. Montero graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree at University of Texas at Austin and earned his medical degree from University of Texas, Galveston. He also earned his MBA at University of Miami School of Business. He completed his internal medicine residency training at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and his hematology-oncology fellowship at University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Dr. Montero is very active in breast cancer research and has served as Principal Investigator in numerous clinical trials. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications. He has served on numerous committees and editorial boards, including serving as associate editor for Breast Cancer Research & Treatment, and recently has served as a reviewer and study chair for the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP). He is a member of several professional societies, including American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association of Cancer Research, and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.
Honors and awards Dr. Montero has received include membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, the Papanicolaou Corps for Cancer Research Pap Corps Fellowship, and the ASCO/AACR Methods in Cancer Research Workshop and School of Breast Oncology Course travel awards.
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Patient Experience Reviews
Best Doctor and Clinical Trial Team. They give white gloves service, always checking on you throughout the week. Stay with you at each appt for an hour before the clinical trial team takes over. Very thorough. This team is the best team I've ever experienced
Explained complex medication and potential side effects well
Dr Montero always very good to talk to. Answers all questions very specifically. Scheduler *** is awesome. She knows the system and understands how to schedule for my specific needs. She is really good getting it all done and is very nice.
Dr. Montero has always been very kind and informational.
Dr.Montero discussed my need of medication and answered my questions. After I got home, I had a question about the medication and he called me directly explain.
The doctor, the nurses staff everybody is really caring and professional and thoughtful very nice and explains everything and goes over things with you. Sit down and talk to you about any problems or anything that might arise and I would recommend them all to my family and friends.
Dr. Montero was wonderful. ***
This was a routine visit and it is always nice to check in with my oncologist to make sure I'm doing well. Plus I was able to see Dr. Montero in a new office - Mentor. This is great because it's closer to my son's house and since we live in Pennsylvania it just makes everything easier. It's always a pleasure coming in for a visit.
Very pleased with care and my cancer team. Next visit will be in 3 months, set up with both bone scan and Cat Scan at next visit. So efficient!!! So impressed!!!
Professional providers
A very good appointment all my questions answered
The care I receive is outstanding. Thankyou.
He listen to me and made me feel great about my appointment.
I could not ask for better care!
Schedulers are so great! Dr. Montero always listens and is interested in giving me the best quality of life.
UH, Dr. Montero & *** were wonderful. I switched to you on the spot. God bless you from a *** patient who needed hope.
He was very informative and I appreciated that he considered me as a whole person and not just a disease. He was able to answer my questions directly and confidently without telling me it's ultimately my own decision.
One of the best experiences thank you
Best provider EVER!
First visit went well.
Excellent follow up.
It was a good experience and the doctor explained everything well and all the staff everybody is very nice and concerned and very helpful. I would highly recommend family or friends there. They are wonderful staff and very concerned about your situation and answer any questions that you need answered well.
Once I got a dr. To agree to this he was very professional, compassionate and very easy to talk to.
Dr Moreno was kind and had excellent communication skills . He answered many questions and explained things without rushing through the meeting. He was clear, professional, and I felt so lucky to have him go over his thoughts about a treatment plan.He followed up after the meeting with a message to me that discussed the conversation he had with my oncologist..He is an example of what makes a physician excellent. Thank you for allowing me to connect with him. He is a treasure for your hospital.
I have only had good experiences with my provider very willing to take the time with me
Dr. Montero is always willing to answer questions and discuss treatment. He treats me with courtesy and I am glad he is my oncologist. He shares his knowledge and involves me in treatment.
The doctor encouraged me to write down any questions I had for next visit or call with questions
Best provider and nurses and medical assistants I have ever worked with!!
The doctor was very professional and the staff. Everybody was concerned and explained everything well and very nice. I recommend them to my family and friends. I would definitely recommend them to my family and friends.
Good healthcare. Very agreeable
I traveled from my home in Arizona to see Dr Montero. His knowledge and professionalism is second to none
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As of December 31, 2016, Alberto Montero did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.