Dr. Jose Rivera, MD

Dr. Jose Rivera, MD

Pain Management Specialist
833.4 mi · 2333 Hillsborough Avenue, Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33603

At a glance

4.30 stars (20 reviews)
86% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 21 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Tampa pain relief centers
4.30
20 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
5.0

Recent reviews

It’s my first visit and looks promising. Dr. Rivera took his time to listen, tho it’s my first visit I would say I am happy to follow up. After a throughout check up and imaging, I’m anxious to see what Dr. Rivera has in mind. Thank you so much! Today was a good day.
Verified patient

Office location

Tampa Pain Relief Center - Hillsborough
833.4 mi · 2333 Hillsborough Avenue, Suite 100, Tampa, FL, 33603

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Neck pain and spine problems
Lower back pain
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Spinal stenosis post laminectomy
Injection for back pain
Neck pain and spine problems
Lower back pain
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Spinal stenosis post laminectomy

More about Dr. Jose Rivera, MD

Dr. Rivera is board certified in anesthesia and pain medicine. After graduating cum laude from Central University of the Caribbean in Puerto Rico, he received his training in anesthesia at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He furthered his training by completing a fellowship in pain medicine at the University of Texas at San Antonio and has practiced pain medicine for more than 18 years. Dr. Rivera has published more than 10 articles in pain medicine. He has performed clinical trials in innovative therapies in the field of pain medicine. He enjoys keeping up with medical research in order to provide his patients with state-of-the-art treatments. His vision is to provide advanced, evidence-based, multidisciplinary pain medicine in an effort to reduce patient suffering and improve functionality and quality of life. Dr. Rivera enjoys cycling and golf. He resides in Tampa with his wife and children. He is fluent in Spanish and is thrilled to serve the Tampa community.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
University of Texas, San Antonio, Fellowship in Pain Medicine

Practice

Tampa pain relief centers

Certifications

American Board of Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology)

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1215919485

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.30
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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20 reviews
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It’s my first visit and looks promising. Dr. Rivera took his time to listen, tho it’s my first visit I would say I am happy to follow up. After a throughout check up and imaging, I’m anxious to see what Dr. Rivera has in mind. Thank you so much! Today was a good day.
Verified patient
Verified patient
Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Jose Rivera work with?

Dr. Jose Rivera works with Tampa pain relief centers.

Where is Dr. Jose Rivera's office located?

Dr. Jose Rivera's office is located at 2333 Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603.

Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Rivera have?

Dr. Jose Rivera is certified by American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jose Rivera?

Dr. Jose Rivera frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Back Pain, Pain Management Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jose Rivera on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Jose Rivera speak?

Dr. Jose Rivera speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Jose Rivera in reviews?

20 patients have reviewed Dr. Jose Rivera. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.3/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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