Dr. Michael A. Rivera, DPM, FACFAS
Orthopedist
3659 South Miami Avenue Suite 3003 Miami Florida, 33133About
Dr. Michael Rivera is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Miami, Florida. Dr. Rivera specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Rivera tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Adjunct Professor at Mercy Hospital -
- Adjunct Professor at Barry University -
- Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -
Awards
- Summa Cum Laude from New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Internships
- Rowan University, St. Barnabas Hospital Bronx
Professional Society Memberships
- President, in past, Miami-Dade County Podiatric Medical Association, Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association, Diplomat for the American Podiatric Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Wrote 2 Abstracts for Mercy Hospital
What do you attribute your success to?
Dr. Rivera attributes his success to his compassion for patients, quality work, a good education, and his understanding the humanity of medicine.
Philanthropic Initiatives
Volunteer missions to Guatemala for Autism and Nutrition Centers.
Hobbies / Sports
- Spending Time with his Family, Golfing, and Philanthropy
Favorite professional publications
- Foot and Ankle Online Journal, Podiatry Today, Journal for Foot and Ankle Surgery
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