Overview
Douglas Rivera is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas.
Dr. Rivera is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
12221 N Mo Pac Expy, Austin, TX 78758
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas Rivera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Rivera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas Rivera by calling their office at 512-901-1180. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas Rivera a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas Rivera is classified as an Distinguished expert for Prostate Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Douglas Rivera specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas Rivera is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Douglas Rivera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Rivera has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas Rivera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas Rivera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-901-1180 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Rivera isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Prostate CancerDr. Rivera isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Advanced
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.