3.7
3 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Louis Rivera is a medical oncologist and surgical oncologist with 27 years of experience treating cancer patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and completed his general surgery residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Dr. Rivera holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Rivera practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego, California, including the Prebys Cancer Center and Scripps Cancer Center at John J. Hopkins. He has hospital affiliations with Naval Medical Center San Diego Balboa, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, and several other Scripps healthcare facilities. His expertise focuses on treating breast cancer, including metastatic and recurrent cases, as well as Paget disease of the breast. He performs diagnostic procedures such as mammograms and scintimammography to help detect and monitor breast …conditions. Patients have given Dr. Rivera an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Rivera practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego, California, including the Prebys Cancer Center and Scripps Cancer Center at John J. Hopkins. He has hospital affiliations with Naval Medical Center San Diego Balboa, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, and several other Scripps healthcare facilities. His expertise focuses on treating breast cancer, including metastatic and recurrent cases, as well as Paget disease of the breast. He performs diagnostic procedures such as mammograms and scintimammography to help detect and monitor breast …conditions. Patients have given Dr. Rivera an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- 27 years of experience
- speaks English
- Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery
- 3 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 6 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Louis Rivera has 2 locationsPrebys Cancer Center
4044 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 452-7360
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins
10670 John J Hopkins DrSan Diego, CA 92121 Tel: (858) 554-8984
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Oncology | Oncology | Oncology | Oncology |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 27 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 53 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Korean | Speaks Spanish, English |
| San Diego , CA | San Clemente , CA | PALMDALE , CA | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine | Med School: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Louis Rivera
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Louis Rivera has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Louis Rivera has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
27 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Surgery
Surgery
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery
Medical School
University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh PaGraduated in 1999
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineGraduated in 1999
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Is Dr. Louis Rivera accepting new patients?
- Dr. Louis Rivera has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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- What languages does Dr. Louis Rivera speak?
- Dr. Louis Rivera speaks English.
- Where is Dr. Louis Rivera's office located?
- Dr. Louis Rivera's office is located at 4044 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103.
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