Board certified in Otolaryngology, Dr. Rivera began his medical career in 1978 after receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in Miami, Fl. He then went on to pursue his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He finished his surgical internship at Charity Hospital, also in New Orleans and completed his Head and Neck Surgery residency in 1987 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.
He received his certification in 1987 and is a diplomat of the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
His professional affiliations include:
- Alpha Omega Alpha of the Honor Medical Society
- Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
- Past President (1997) of the Greater Miami ENT Society
- Dr. Rivera was born in Tampa, Florida and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Rivera has hospital privileges at the following:
