4.3
39 Ratings with 28 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Miguel Alvelo-Rivera treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency and performs lung biopsy. He has practiced surgery for 34 years and is affiliated with Henry Ford Hospital. He also speaks Spanish.
Dr. Alvelo-Rivera is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He completed residencies at the University of Puerto Rico and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2000. He sees patients in Detroit, Novi, and West Bloomfield, Michigan. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Alvelo-Rivera 4.26 out of 5.
Dr. Alvelo-Rivera is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He completed residencies at the University of Puerto Rico and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2000. He sees patients in Detroit, Novi, and West Bloomfield, Michigan. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Alvelo-Rivera 4.26 out of 5.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 34 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- 28 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Miguel F Alvelo-Rivera has 3 locationsHenry Ford Cancer - Detroit
2800 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48202 Tel: (888) 734-5322
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Henry Ford Medical Center - Columbus
39450 W 12 Mile RdNovi, MI 48377 Tel: (313) 916-2698
Mon6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 8:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
6777 W Maple RdWest Bloomfield, MI 48322 Tel: (248) 661-7391
Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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| Surgery | Anesthesiology | Emergency Medicine | Plastic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 34 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Detroit , MI | Wyandotte , MI | Detroit , MI | Royal Oak , MI |
| Med School: University of Puerto Rico (Medical Education) | Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Al-Mustansiriyah College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Miguel F Alvelo-Rivera
Medical Specialties
Miguel F Alvelo-Rivera has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Miguel F Alvelo-Rivera has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
34 Years Experience
Miguel F Alvelo-Rivera holds inactive and expired medical licenses in the states of Florida and Michigan. They are board certified in Surgery and Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Medical License
| Position | State | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | Florida | 2011 | Inactive |
| Medical Doctor | Michigan | 2026 | Expired |
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2000.
Residency
Completed their residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2002 and University of Puerto Rico in 1997.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Puerto Rico (Medical Education) in 1992.
NPI Number
Miguel F Alvelo-Rivera's NPI number is 1376514778.
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- Miguel Alvelo-Rivera speaks English and Spanish.
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