Summary

Dr. Jose Rivas is a vascular and thoracic surgeon with nearly six decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency training at Winthrop University Hospital. His extensive 59-year career has established him as an experienced practitioner in both vascular and thoracic surgical specialties. Dr. Rivas is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Rivas practices at Whittier Hospital Medical Center in Whittier, California, and maintains affiliations with Ahmc Garfield Medical Center. His dual specialization in vascular and thoracic surgery enables him to address complex conditions affecting blood vessels and chest cavity organs. The combination of his surgical expertise and multilingual abilities positions him to provide comprehensive care for patients requiring specialized surgical intervention.

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Quick Facts

  • 59 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Winthrop University Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Dr. Jose Luis Rivas, MDDr. J. Michael Leary, MD, FACEPY.H. Salem, MD, FACSDr. Kenneth George Barron
Vascular SurgeryVascular SurgeryVascular SurgeryCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
59 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English, Arabic Speaks English
Whittier , CANewport Beach , CAHuntington Beach , CALos Angeles , CA
Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina Med School: Loma Linda University Med School: Wayne State University Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jose Luis Rivas

  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jose Luis Rivas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jose Luis Rivas has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

59 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Winthrop University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina in 1967.

NPI Number

Dr. Rivas' NPI number is 1801897681.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Jose Rivas's office located?
Dr. Jose Rivas's office is located at 9080 Colima Rd, Whittier, CA, 90605.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jose Rivas?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Jose Rivas affiliated with?
Dr. Jose Rivas is affiliated with Ahmc Garfield Medical Center Lp.
Does Dr. Jose Rivas accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Dr. Jose Rivas accept my insurance?
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