Julio R. Rivera
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions

Overview

Dr. Rivera specializes in advanced laparoscopic abdominal procedures and robotic surgery, including hernia, bariatrics, anti-reflux, and gastrointestinal surgeries. He has also been performing advanced laparoscopy for many years. Dr. Rivera received his undergraduate degree in chemistry at Baylor University and went on to receive his medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine. He completed his surgical residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. Dr. Rivera provides care to patients aged 17 and older. Dr. Rivera is an avid soccer fan, especially of the United States men's national soccer team, Major League Soccer, the English Premier League, and South American football.

Dr. Rivera is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Graduate Institution

Texas Tech University School Of Medicine - 1996|Texas Tech University Health Science Center - 1996|University Of Kansas Medical Center - 1997

Residency

General Surgery, University of Kansas - 2001

Specialties

General Surgery
Bariatric Medicine

Licenses

Surgery in TX

Board Certifications

General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery
General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving
Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Las Colinas

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

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Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Group of North Texas - Grapevine
1056 Texan Trl, Grapevine, TX 76051
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While Dr. Julio R. Rivera is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

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Dr. Julio R. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-912-9530 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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