Dr. Adam Ray Rivadeneyra

I did not have a good experience with Dr. Rivadeneyra. Had major swelling and pain in my right knee and did physical therapy for 3 months. Went back for my check-up and asked for an MRI as it was not improving and 3 Physical Therapists said I had signs & symptoms of a torn meniscus. He said to me "I never want to see you here again unless you are in extreme pain and then I'll give you a cortisone shot." Who says that to a patient? At first I thought he was kidding but he wasn't. He said that with people my age this is very common and to go enjoy my life. Really? I can't even bend my knee, can't exercise and was in pain; he is very dismissive. So I went to another doctor and explained my problem. He immediately scheduled an MRI and I have a horizontal tear in my meniscus. I knew it as after 3 months I was not getting better. My new doctor drained the fluid from my knee, gave me a cortisone shot and I am doing much better. I can now bend my knee without stiffness and the swelling went… away. I do not recommend Dr. Riva, he is far too busy to really care about you, and he may tell you not to come back again; so I didn't and received better care with a second opinion. I normally don't write reviews but just want to save you the time and physical and emotional pain of seeing him.

In all my years I have never experienced such unprofessional behavior. On top of it, his staff is just as bad and I can see why, under his direction. If you have any follow up questions, he refuses to call you back and admitted he told his office staff to hang up on me after I left 4 messages over a 6 business day window. He said he will only speak to you after your initial appointment if it’s an emergency. And if you have an HMO, he’ll make you feel like dirt. There are too many qualified and great ortho Dr’s to use. Do not put yourself through what I had to experience.