Overview
A graduate of The George Washington University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, Dr. Rivara went on to Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY where he earned his Medical Doctorate. He completed a Research Fellowship at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and his Residency at Duke University Hospital. Dr. Rivara is on the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Medical Association.He was a clinical associate at Duke Health in the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. His work has been published and presented around the country; meanwhile, he has been honored for his excellence in teaching, caregiving, Robotic surgical competence, and minimally invasive surgery. He specializes in complex, women's health concerns focusing on both the medical and surgical management of uterine fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, ovarian cysts, and associated pelvic pain, abnormal periods, and painful intercourse. He utilizes hormonal and non-hormonal medical options to address these concerns as well as appropriate surgical procedures including same-day and in-office procedures in a minimally invasive approachDr. Rivara wants to be a source of knowledge to help empower patients through their health needs. My patient care philosophy is to provide a safe space for women to voice their concerns, support their life choices, and facilitate their family planning. I am honored to have the opportunity to advocate for and see patients throughout the many milestones of their lives and help counsel them through the women's health concerns they may have.
His top areas of expertise are Menorrhagia, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Hysterectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 720 And Suite 730, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Clinical Research
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- AngiomyomaDr. Rivara isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- EndometritisDr. Rivara isExperienced. Learn about Endometritis.
- HysterectomyDr. Rivara isExperienced. Learn about Hysterectomy.
- MenorrhagiaDr. Rivara isExperienced. Learn about Menorrhagia.
- Uterine FibroidsDr. Rivara isExperienced. Learn about Uterine Fibroids.
- Vaginal Bleeding Between PeriodsDr. Rivara isExperienced. Learn about Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods.