
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Gender
MaleVideo
Locations
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-2000
- Salem Hospital
- 81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
- Get Directions
- phone: 978-741-1200
- Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center at Danvers
- 102 Endicott Street, Danvers, MA 01923
- Get Directions
- phone: 978-882-6100
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Surgical, 1998
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Surgical, 1996
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 1994
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1991
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2001
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- North Shore Health System
- NSHS Cigna Health Plan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
154 ratings, 57 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 2/6/2026
Professional
- Reviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr. Rivera was polite and informative. He made my visit very comforting
- Reviewed on 2/1/2026
Dr. Rivera was very thorough in his explanation on my condition as well as explaining treatment options.
- Reviewed on 2/1/2026
He was nice enough. I needed more time, I had questions! I waited a long time for this very important appointment! I traveled quite a distance for this very important appointment! I'm disabled and elderly! It will be difficult for me to see him again! He started walking toward the door before I was done! I remained with my mouth opened.!!And it was very bad weather!!
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
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- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
He listened and explained things well
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
Communicated well
- Reviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr. Rivera explained the information in detail and listened attentively. He treated me with respect.
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
I enjoyed talking to the doctor he was very curious, made me feel comfortable, explained everything to me, so I understood
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
This was my first appointment with this doctor, and it seems like he will be able to fulfill my needs going forward.
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
The doctor was polite, informative and answered all my questions and options regarding condition. I never felt rushed which was very much appreciated.
- Reviewed on 12/25/2025
I thought the Doctor to be very thoughtful and thorough.
- Reviewed on 12/19/2025
Yes, it was a very professional and thorough meeting and very relaxing and explained everything over and over again and assured us that he clearly was knowledgeable of his profession. I would highly recommend anybody in the same similar situation to meet with Dr. Rivera.
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
First time meeting but he was very knowledgeable and I would definitely go to him again if needed.
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
The doctor and staff went above and beyond explaining and assisting me with my concerns exceptionally
- Reviewed on 11/16/2025
Could not have been better.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Doctor and his nurse were outstanding
- Reviewed on 11/8/2025
Very efficient, Informative and Respectful. Good Doctor.
- Reviewed on 11/6/2025
Great care and very happy with the results.
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
Excellent style or "bedside manner" , very easy to talk too. Answered questions thoroughly yeat was able to do so in a way that was very comfortable like speaking with someone I had know for a long time. Made my decision to use this facility and provider for my hernia repair an easy choice of yes
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Very knowledgeable and respectful. Got right the point
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
Most professional. Explained everything in a way I could understand.
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
The doctor and his medical system are excellent. Very friendly patient. And listen to my concerns period. The procedure was comfortable and they checked in with me period. I appreciate the great care period.
- Reviewed on 9/29/2025
The doctor was very polite and sensitive to both my feelings and medical care. I greatly appreciate his professionalism and respect.
- Reviewed on 9/29/2025
It was very good. The best first time experience I had with a new doctor. Loved ?
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
He carefully explained answers to every one of the questions I had. Very helpful.
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
Very good provider
- Reviewed on 9/15/2025
Dr. Rivera will be doing his best to fit me for my gallbladder surgery
- Reviewed on 9/3/2025
I was very happy in my visit with the doctor in the medical assistant or nurse. They went over everything that I needed to know about my medicine and my upcoming doctors visits very happy and pleased. thank you
- Reviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr Rivera was awesome. Very thorough and considerate.
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
I am comfortable so far with the staff and the P.C.P.
- Reviewed on 8/18/2025
Friendly, very detailed explanation of care issues - good "bedside manner" !
- Reviewed on 8/18/2025
Appointment scheduling was easy and well communicated. I had to change the appointment date several times due to work commitments and it was handled easily both times. I arrived on time and was seen almost immediately. Post visit scheduling of CT scan was done in just a couple of days.
- Reviewed on 8/16/2025
The provider I saw took the time to explain next steps in my treatment without making me feel rushed. He was personable and made me feel very comfortable
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr Rivera is a good listener and explained the surgery in an easy to understand manner
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
I wish that everyone within the medical community could do the job that Dr. Rivera and his staff does. They set the standard very high, and I've never received such service as I receive with them. I can't tell you how happy I am with them and how they should be teaching others how to just run a really well-run office. It was just a pleasure to see him and his entire staff, everybody from people on the phone to setting the appointments. Everything was just perfect.
- Reviewed on 7/17/2025
Great communication and answer all my questions
- Reviewed on 7/16/2025
I felt very comfortable with dr Rivera and usually I get nervous with drs
- Reviewed on 7/18/2025
listened to me and my concerns
- Reviewed on 7/1/2025
Excellent professional who listens and guides, demonstrating knowledge to his patient.
- Reviewed on 6/21/2025
Very professional and got to the point.
- Reviewed on 6/15/2025
Very knowledgeable, very friendly, answered all the questions, made us feel very comfortable.
- Reviewed on 6/15/2025
Very knowledgeable about my condition & explaining it me.
- Reviewed on 6/13/2025
The best surgeon and he treated me like the best is reading me.
- Reviewed on 6/8/2025
Was very knowledgeable and respectful
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
Seemed very professional
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
I felt comfortable and in good hands
- Reviewed on 5/23/2025
This has been a 4 year journey to find answers as to the cause of my medical disorder. Dr. Rivera provided more information and common sense than any of the specialists I have had appts. with in the past.
- Reviewed on 5/23/2025
Excellent Doctor. Spent time and explained what was happening and went over all the medical information. Felt comfortable that I was getting excellent care.
- Reviewed on 5/14/2025
Looking forward to trusting Dr Rivera with my upcoming surgery.
- Reviewed on 5/16/2025
He was kind and listen to my issues and addressed appropriately
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
He sounded like he had throughly reviewed my chart which was greatly appreciated
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Dr. Rivera is probably the best surgeon ever and I would highly recommend him to anyone. He did a complex double surgery for me and he was amazing. He was by my side at all times, checking on me constantly at the hospital every day. He had me following up and he's had my back through the entire process. And even now he still says to call him for any reason. He's just amazing. He is such a skilled surgeon and I could hardly even see my scars. He's amazing. He's just the best. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
Communication was excellent and I appreciated that the surgeon talked me through the steps he was taking so that I knew what to expect. It helped me feel comfortable during the process as there were no surprises.
- Reviewed on 4/9/2025
Saw me on time for consult. Reviewed prior X-rays and comments from previous doctors exam visits. Listened to my concerns and requesting further imaging to detect and address concerns.
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
First time seeing Dr Rivera and he was great. He took notes and fully explained options
- Reviewed on 3/31/2025
Thank you for seeing me again and taking care of my concerns.