Overview
Ramon Rivera is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Suffern, New York.
Dr. Rivera is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Rivera is currently accepting new patients.
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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. Ramon E. Rivera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ramon E. Rivera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ramon E. Rivera by calling their office at 845-517-2870. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ramon E. Rivera a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ramon E. Rivera is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, 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. Ramon E. Rivera specialize in?
While Dr. Ramon E. Rivera is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Ramon E. Rivera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ramon E. Rivera has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Ramon E. Rivera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ramon E. Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Ramon E. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 845-517-2870 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
- Distinguished
- ObesityDr. Rivera isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Advanced
- GastrectomyDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- Annular PancreasDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Annular Pancreas.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- CellulitisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- EndoscopyDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Food AllergyDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Food Allergy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- HerniaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- HypertensionDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- NecrosisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.

