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Dr. Denise Rivers, DO

Nephrology* Age 59
Dr. Denise Rivers, DO
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Dr. Denise Rivers, DO is a Nephrologist in Knoxville, TN.
Dr. Denise Rivers, DO
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Dr. Denise Rivers, DO

Nephrology* Age 59
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Denise Rivers, DO is a Nephrologist in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Rivers graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Denise Rivers, DO is a Nephrologist in Knoxville, TN and has 28 years experience. Dr. Rivers currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Blount Memorial Hospital, Claiborne Medical Center, Lafollette Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Rivers has experience treating conditions like Hypokalemia and Chronic Kidney Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rivers received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Rivers' office accepts new patients. Dr. Rivers is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypokalemia
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Hypokalemia
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Hypokalemia
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Plasmapheresis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Cryoglobulinemia
Dehydration
Gout
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Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hydronephrosis
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Blue Network P PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Univ. Nephrology
    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste C460, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 546-9246
  2. 2 Dialysis Clinic Inc-Caryville
    173 Patty Hill Rd, Caryville, TN 37714
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 546-9246
  3. 3 Dialysis Clinic Inc
    5811 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37924
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 523-3755

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivers
3.4
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
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1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 22, 2023
She probably saved my husband’s life. She consulted with his PCP to order the correct tests. Got us an appt the next day. Got us the next steps the day after the appt. Got us an appt with the next specialist two days after that. She personally got on the phone and got us the procedures scheduled. She diagnosed him with something very rare that usually doesn’t get diagnosed until it’s too late. We completely appreciate her knowledge and tenacity and thoroughness.
Nicole Leftwich — Feb 22, 2023
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Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Denise Rivers, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivers' profile.

Dr. Rivers frequently treats the following conditions: Hypokalemia and Chronic Kidney Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Denise Rivers, DO is affiliated with Blount Memorial Hospital, Claiborne Medical Center, Lafollette Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Denise Rivers, DO holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Blount Memorial Hospital

    907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN

  • Claiborne Medical Center

    1850 Old Knoxville Rd, Tazewell, TN

  • Lafollette Medical Center

    923 E Central Ave, La Follette, TN

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN