Overview
Louis Rivera is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Rivera is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4044 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
10670 John J Hopkins Dr, San Diego, CA 92121
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. Louis Rivera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Louis Rivera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Louis Rivera by calling their office at 619-639-4751. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Louis Rivera a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Louis Rivera is classified as an Advanced expert for Melanoma, 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. Louis Rivera specialize in?
While Dr. Louis Rivera is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Breast Cancer, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Louis Rivera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Louis Rivera has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Louis Rivera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Louis Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Louis Rivera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-639-4751 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
- Breast CancerDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- MelanomaDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.