Overview
Rafael Rios-Rivera is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
2213 By Pass, Ponce, Ponce, PR 00717
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. Rafael A. Rios-Rivera
Is Dr. Rafael A. Rios-Rivera a top-rated expert for Relapsing Polychondritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rafael A. Rios-Rivera is classified as an Experienced expert for Relapsing Polychondritis, 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. Rafael A. Rios-Rivera specialize in?
While Dr. Rafael A. Rios-Rivera is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Relapsing Polychondritis, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Rafael A. Rios-Rivera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rafael A. Rios-Rivera has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Relapsing Polychondritis. You can view a list of Dr. Rafael A. Rios-Rivera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rafael A. Rios-Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Rafael A. Rios-Rivera accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and EmblemHealth. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- DermatomyositisDr. Rios-Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- PolymyositisDr. Rios-Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Polymyositis.
- Relapsing PolychondritisDr. Rios-Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Polychondritis.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Rios-Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).