Dr. Bruce Rivers, MD, Oxon Hill, MD

About Dr. Bruce Rivers

I am a military-trained ophthalmologist and one of the foremost experts in the field of laser surgery. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Temple University and was commissioned as a Naval Officer through the NROTC Program at the University of Pennsylvania. I deployed twice to the Persian Gulf as a Division Officer onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN- 71). I obtained my medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine where I attended on an Army scholarship. After deploying to Iraq as the Brigade Surgeon for the First Cavalry Division, I completed my residency in ophthalmology at Madigan Army Medical Center at Fort Lewis, Washington. Then, I served as Chief of Ophthalmology and Chief of Surgery at Winn Army Hospital at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Prior to retiring from my 30-year military career at the rank of Colonel, I proudly served as the Director of the Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program and Research Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. I have co-authored numerous research articles and presentations on refractive and corneal surgery and strive be at the forefront of providing the latest technology to my patients. I opened Envue Eye & Laser Center at the National Harbor in October 2021. I speak at many events and hold the following professional memberships: American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons; Maryland Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons; American Refractive Surgery Council; Refractive Surgery Alliance; and the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Cataract

Other popular visit reasons

Contact Lenses

Eye Emergency Visit

Eye Infection

Eyeglasses

General Eye Consultation

General Eye Follow Up

Refractive Surgery Consultation

Routine Eye Exam

Contact Lenses

Eye Emergency Visit

Eye Infection

Eyeglasses

Office location

Envue Eye & Laser Center

120 Waterfront St, Suite 300, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

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Education and background

Practice names

Envue Eye & Laser Center

Education and training

Medical School - Howard University College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Madigan Army Medical Center, Residency in Ophthalmology
Temple University (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1598893596

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What practice does Dr. Bruce Rivers work with?

Dr. Bruce Rivers works with Envue Eye & Laser Center.

Where is Dr. Bruce Rivers's office located?

Dr. Bruce Rivers's office is located at 120 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Bruce Rivers?

Dr. Bruce Rivers frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Bruce Rivers on their profile.