101 The City Drive South, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Ronald J. Rivera is a board-certified UCI Health physician who specializes in emergency medical care.He earned his medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, followed by a residency in emergency medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. He also completed fellowship training in multimedia design and educational technology at the UCI School of Medicine.His academic focus is on the social determinants of health, community outreach, harm reduction strategies, gender-affirming care and healthcare equity. He is currently developing one of the first teaching programs for medical students on care for LGBTQ+ patients as well as empathy training when working with at-risk patient populations.

His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia.

Dr. Rivera is board certified in American Board Of Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Rivera is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Licenses

Emergency Medical Services in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine

Fellowships

UCI Dept of Medicine - Graduate Medical Education - Multimedia Design Ed
Tech

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868

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. Ronald J. Rivera

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Ronald J. Rivera by calling their office at 714-456-7890. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ronald J. Rivera a top-rated expert for Biliary Dyskinesia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ronald J. Rivera is classified as an Experienced expert for Biliary Dyskinesia, 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. Ronald J. Rivera specialize in?

While Dr. Ronald J. Rivera is a Emergency Medicine, they have specific expertise in Biliary Dyskinesia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Emergency Medicine.

Does Dr. Ronald J. Rivera participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ronald J. Rivera has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Biliary Dyskinesia. You can view a list of Dr. Ronald J. Rivera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ronald J. Rivera accept my insurance?

Dr. Ronald J. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans, including Alignment Health Plan and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7890 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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