Overview
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Eugenio Rivera, DPM, FACFAS, graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) in San Juan. He moved to the United States and received his Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) from Arizona State University in Tempe. One year after graduating, he realized that medicine, rather than administration, was his true passion. In Miami, Dr. Rivera went on to earn his medical degree from the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at South Miami Hospital. Board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ABFAS), Dr. Rivera specializes in foot and ankle medicine and surgery for patients of all ages. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and a Diplomate of ABFAS. For five years, Dr. Rivera practiced in South Florida, providing foot and ankle medicine and surgery, including limb salvage, wound care and diabetic patient management. During his time, he was involved with the residency teaching programs at two hospitals in Southern Florida. Before moving to Houston, Dr. Rivera worked as an attending physician (and previously as a resident) with the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine’s Yucatan Crippled Children's Project (YCCP) in Merida, Mexico. In addition, he practiced as a podiatric surgeon and worked to further enhance his podiatric skills in the Greater Seattle area. Dr. Rivera spends time with each of his patients, giving them the opportunity to fully discuss any questions or concerns they might have. He is committed to providing high-quality, conservative podiatric care to his patients. This commitment of excellence is supported through Dr. Rivera’s compassion, along with the use of proven, state-of-the-art podiatry technology. In his downtime, he enjoys to cook, travel, play golf and volleyball. Dr. Rivera speaks Spanish.
Dr. Rivera is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ingrown Toenail, Fungal Nail Infection, Tendinitis, and Fibromatosis.
Dr. Rivera is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. James Jacobs earned his undergraduate degree in biology from State University of New York School of Arts and Sciences (SUNY Potsdam) and his podiatric medical degree from Temple College of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his surgical residency at Doctors Hospital (now United Memorial Medical Center) in Houston. In practice since 1989, Dr. Jacobs is board certified in podiatric surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle disorders resulting from disease or injury. He also treats bunions, neuroma, plantar fasciitis, athlete’s foot, foot pain, calluses and hammer toes. Dr. Jacobs is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Texas Podiatric Medical Association and the Harris County Podiatric Medical Society, of which he is a past president. With his philosophy of comprehensive foot care combined with state-of-the-art technology, he strives to create an unsurpassed standard of excellence in patient care. Dr. Jacobs is an active member of the Greater Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and the Katy Rotary Club and has held leadership positions in both organizations. He also serves as coordinator of the Katy Triathlon and volunteers for the Houston Tenneco Marathon, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and Houston Health Care for the Homeless. Dr. Jacobs is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Jacobs is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eugenio A. Rivera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eugenio A. Rivera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eugenio A. Rivera by calling their office at 713-987-7791. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eugenio A. Rivera a top-rated expert for Ingrown Toenail?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eugenio A. Rivera is classified as an Advanced expert for Ingrown Toenail, 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. Eugenio A. Rivera specialize in?
While Dr. Eugenio A. Rivera is a Podiatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Ingrown Toenail, Fungal Nail Infection, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Podiatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Eugenio A. Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Eugenio A. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-987-7791 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Ingrown ToenailDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Ingrown Toenail.
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- Athlete's FootDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- BunionsDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Bunions.
- FibromatosisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Fibromatosis.
- Freiberg's DiseaseDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Freiberg's Disease.
- Fungal Nail InfectionDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Fungal Nail Infection.
- Hammer ToeDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Hammer Toe.
- Ledderhose DiseaseDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Ledderhose Disease.
- MetatarsalgiaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Metatarsalgia.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
- TendinitisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.