Overview
William Rivers is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Dr. Rivers is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Vertebroplasty, and Rhizotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
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. William Rivers
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Rivers?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William Rivers by calling their office at 505-272-3401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William Rivers a top-rated expert for Chronic Pain?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Rivers is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Pain, 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. William Rivers specialize in?
While Dr. William Rivers is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.
Does Dr. William Rivers participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Rivers has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Pain. You can view a list of Dr. William Rivers's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William Rivers accept my insurance?
Dr. William Rivers accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 505-272-3401 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
- Advanced
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Rivers isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic PainDr. Rivers isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Experienced
- Herniated DiskDr. Rivers isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Rivers isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Post Polio SyndromeDr. Rivers isExperienced. Learn about Post Polio Syndrome.
- RhizotomyDr. Rivers isExperienced. Learn about Rhizotomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Rivers isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Rivers isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.