Overview
Dr. Riviello is the medical director of the metabolic support service and an associate surgeon with the Division of Trauma, Burn and Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is also the chair of the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda and the Kletjian Distinguished Chair in Global Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.Dr. Riviello received his bachelor’s degree from Harvard College, his master’s degree from the Harvard School of Public Health and his medical degree from the University of California. He completed his general surgery residency at Vanderbilt University. He completed the Fulbright International Fellowship in Global Surgery at Centro Evangelico de Medicina do Lubango in Angola and a research fellowship in global surgery at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Center for Surgery and Public Health. He completed an acute care and burn surgery fellowship, as well as an anesthesia critical care medicine fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.Dr. Riviello’s current research focuses on delivering safe, effective, equitable and patient-centered care to vulnerable populations around the world. He has more than 80 peer-reviewed publications in the field of global surgery. Dr. Riviello has developed innovative platforms for surgical care delivery and curriculums to maximize surgeon effectiveness in resource-limited communities.
Dr. Riviello is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Peritonitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peritonitis, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.
Dr. Riviello is board certified in Surgery, General and Surgical Critical Care. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 152 peer reviewed articles.
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75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Riviello
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Riviello?
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Is Dr. Robert Riviello a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Riviello is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrostomy, 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. Robert Riviello specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Riviello is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Secondary Peritonitis, and Colostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Robert Riviello participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert Riviello has published 152 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Riviello's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert Riviello accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Riviello accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-5500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- GastrostomyDr. Riviello isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Riviello isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CellulitisDr. Riviello isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Riviello isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Riviello isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Cleft Lip and PalateDr. Riviello isExperienced. Learn about Cleft Lip and Palate.
- ColostomyDr. Riviello isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.