Ms. Lisa Bazemore Rivera MD
Neurologist | Neurology
3650 STEVE REYNOLDS BLVD DULUTH GA, 30096About
Dr. Lisa Rivera is a distinguished Neurologist in DULUTH, GA. Dr. Rivera specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Rivera employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Rivera is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
The University of Alabama School of Medicine M.D. 2008
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Business Master in Business Administration 1999
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health Master in Public Health 1999
School of Natural Science and Mathematics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham Bachelors in Science 1995
School of Health Related Professions, The University of Alabama at Birmingham Cytotechnology Certificate 1995
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Epilepsy- 2017
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Awards
- Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health 1999 The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health
- Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society in Business Administration 1999 The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Business
- John N. Whitaker Scholarship in Neurological Science 2005 The University of Alabama School of Medicine
Treatments
- Electromyography (emg)
- Lumbar Puncture (spinal Tap)
- Electromyography (emg) Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Professional Memberships
- Active Member American Academy of Neurology 2008
- Active Member American Medical Association 2008
- Active Member Georgia Medical Association 2012
Fellowships
- Emory University Hospitals Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology 2013
Publications
- International Journal of OncologyAn Oncolytic Adenoviral Vector Carrying the Tyrosinase Promoter for Glioma Gene Therapy2007
- Cancer Biology and TherapyComparative Evaluation of Survivin, Midkine, and CXCR4 Promoters for Transcriptional Targeting 2007
- The Journal of Infectious DiseasesAssociation between genital tract cytomegalovirus infection and bacterial vaginosis2005
- The Journal of PediatricsCongenital cytomegalovirus infection: association between virus burden in infancy and hearing loss2005
- PediatricsPredictors of hearing loss in children with symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus infection2002
- The New England Journal of Medicine Intrauterine Transmission of Cytomegalovirus to Infants of Women with Preconceptional Immunity2001
Experience & Accolades
- Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy Fellow 2012 - 2013Emory University HosptialsFellow Physician training in Epilepsy diseases , diagnosis, treatment and management during neuro-intensive care events, Emergency room, the wards and out patient clinic. Mapping the active areas for neurosurgery as well reversing status epilepticus .
- Resident Physician 2009 - 2012Emory University HospitalsResident Physician training in neurological diseases , diagnosis, treatment and management during intensive care events, Emergency room, the wards and out patient clinic. The training program allows to learn urgent care in patients with neurological.
- Intern Physician2008 - 2009The University of Alabama HospitalsIntern Physician training in diseases , diagnosis, treatment and management during intensive care events, Emergency room, the wards and out patient clinics.
- Research Scientist1995 - 2003The University of Alabama School of Medicine , Department of Pediatrics , Division of ID
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