Summary

Dr. Sammy Rivas is a surgeon who has dedicated over three decades to surgical care in the Lubbock community. He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. With 32 years of surgical experience, Dr. Rivas provides care in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Rivas practices throughout the Covenant Health System in Lubbock, Texas, with affiliations at University of New Mexico Hospital and University Medical Center. He specializes in treating gallbladder conditions and hernias. His expertise includes laparoscopic gallbladder removal and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Patients have given Dr. Rivas an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 32 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 6 hospital affiliations
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Sammy Dale Rivas has 6 locations

Covenant Health System

3615 19th StLubbock, TX 79410

Swat Surgical Associates Llp

3611 22nd PlLubbock, TX 79410
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 - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Swat Surgical Associates Llp

3509 22nd StLubbock, TX 79410
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

Covenant Childrens Hospital

4000 24th StLubbock, TX 79410

University Medical Center

602 Indiana AveLubbock, TX 79415

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32 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Lubbock , TXCypress , TXHouston , TXWebster , TX
Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Autonoma De San Luis Potosi Slp Mexico Med School: The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX Med School: The University of Texas Medical Branch
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Sammy Dale Rivas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sammy Dale Rivas has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated in 1994

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Which hospitals is Dr. Sammy Rivas affiliated with?
Dr. Sammy Rivas is affiliated with Covenant Health System, Covenant Women And Childrens Hospital, University Of New Mexico Hospital, University Medical Center, Covenant Childrens Hospital, and Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock.

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