Overview
Franco Cabeza-Rivera is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Cabeza-Rivera is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cabeza-Rivera is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1801 NW 9th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
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.
Dr. David Goldberg is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Digestive Health and Liver Diseases and Associate Professor of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Goldberg received his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, followed by residency in internal medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center. He then completed fellowships in gastroenterology and then transplant hepatology at the University of Pennsylvania, after which he was a faculty member from 2013-2019 before joining the faculty at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2019. Dr. Goldberg is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.
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Antonio Pinna is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Pinna is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Pinna is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Lekakis is a Professor of Medicine who joined the University of Miami in 2010 and became an attending physician for Hemotology/Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation in 2012. He has since started the CAR-T trials, performed the first CAR-T for solid tumors, and transplanted adult sickle cell disease patients. Dr. Lekakis is a member of the USA CAR-T Consortium and several CIBMTR committees including CAR-T, Lymphoma, Leukemia, and GVHD. His main interests are CAR-T and GVHD. Dr. Lekakis is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft. Dr. Lekakis is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Franco H. Cabeza-Rivera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Franco H. Cabeza-Rivera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Franco H. Cabeza-Rivera by calling their office at 305-355-6047. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Franco H. Cabeza-Rivera a top-rated expert for Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Franco H. Cabeza-Rivera is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, 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. Franco H. Cabeza-Rivera specialize in?
While Dr. Franco H. Cabeza-Rivera is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Franco H. Cabeza-Rivera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Franco H. Cabeza-Rivera has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection. You can view a list of Dr. Franco H. Cabeza-Rivera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Franco H. Cabeza-Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Franco H. Cabeza-Rivera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 305-355-6047 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
- Advanced
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Cabeza-Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- Experienced
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Cabeza-Rivera isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Kidney TransplantDr. Cabeza-Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Pancreas TransplantDr. Cabeza-Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Pancreas Transplant.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Cabeza-Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.


