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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.
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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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 59 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 9 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 | |
| Whittier , CA | Newport Beach , CA | Huntington Beach , CA | Thousand Oaks , CA |
| Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina | Med School: Loma Linda University | Med School: Wayne State University | Med School: Morehouse School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jose Luis Rivas
Medical Specialties
Dr. Jose Luis Rivas has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Jose Luis Rivas has the following 6 areas of expertise
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
- What languages does Dr. Jose Rivas speak?
- Dr. Jose Rivas speaks English and Spanish.
- Is Dr. Jose Rivas accepting new patients?
- Dr. Jose Rivas has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Jose Rivas accept my insurance?
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Jose Rivas affiliated with?
- Dr. Jose Rivas is affiliated with Ahmc Garfield Medical Center Lp.
- Where is Dr. Jose Rivas's office located?
- Dr. Jose Rivas's office is located at 9080 Colima Rd, Whittier, CA, 90605.
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