Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Lucia A. Rivera-Lara

Neurology
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
965 High St, 
Palo Alto, CA 
Expertise in
5
conditions
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
965 High St, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Lucia Rivera-Lara is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.

Dr. Rivera-Lara is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Herniation, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 46 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Stanford Hospital and Clinics
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Rivera-Lara has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

46 Total Publications

Early Relative Hypotension Below Noninvasive Cerebral Oximetry-Derived Optimal Blood Pressure Thresholds in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Pilot Study.
Early Relative Hypotension Below Noninvasive Cerebral Oximetry-Derived Optimal Blood Pressure Thresholds in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Pilot Study.
Journal: Critical care medicine
Published: August 19, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lucia A. Rivera-Lara

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lucia A. Rivera-Lara?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Lucia A. Rivera-Lara by calling their office at 650-723-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lucia A. Rivera-Lara a top-rated expert for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lucia A. Rivera-Lara is classified as an Advanced expert for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, 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. Lucia A. Rivera-Lara specialize in?

While Dr. Lucia A. Rivera-Lara is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Herniation, and Stroke. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Lucia A. Rivera-Lara participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lucia A. Rivera-Lara has published 46 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. You can view a list of Dr. Lucia A. Rivera-Lara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lucia A. Rivera-Lara accept my insurance?

Dr. Lucia A. Rivera-Lara accepts most major insurance plans, including Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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