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Dr. Efrain Rivera, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine* Age 71
Dr. Efrain Rivera, MD
4.4 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Efrain Rivera, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in El Paso, TX.
Dr. Efrain Rivera, MD
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Dr. Efrain Rivera, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine* Age 71
El Paso, TX
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Efrain Rivera, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in El Paso, TX.

About

Dr. Rivera graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at Texas Tech University Of School Of Medicine|Vanderbilt University Medical Center.Dr. Efrain Rivera, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in El Paso, TX and has 43 years experience. Dr. Rivera currently practices at Texas Pain Management and are affiliated with University Medical Center of El Paso. At present, Dr. Rivera received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Rivera's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rivera also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rivera accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Central Pain Syndrome
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Acute Postoperative Pain
Central Pain Syndrome
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Acute Postoperative Pain
Central Pain Syndrome
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Acute Postoperative Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Back Pain
Cancer Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibromyalgia
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Migraine
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Upper Back Pain
Epidural Block
Facet Blocks
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Peripheral Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue PPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Cigna HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Advantage HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
    Ambetter
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Advantage HMO
    BestChoice PPO
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Medicare
  • Blue Preferred Plus
    Blue PPO
    BluePPO EvolutionSM PPO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Assurant Health
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Humana
    Preferred PPO
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • American Republic

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1501 N Mesa St Ste 300, El Paso, TX 79902
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 261-7226
  2. 2 Finest Optical
    1717 Brown St Ste 3, El Paso, TX 79902
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivera
4.4
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 27, 2023
So fortunate to have Dr. Rivera as a doctor. Not only is he a knowledgeable physician , he has en excellent bed side manner. I would recommend him to anyone who not only needs pain control but, would like to understand it. His office staff and nurses are wonderful and kind. Thank you Dr. Rivera for everything.
Shannon Galaviz — Jan 27, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Interventional Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Baylor College Of Medicine, Texas Medical Center|Baylor College Of Medicne Affiliated Hospitals Texas Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Texas Tech University Of School Of Medicine|Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Solar Health Dallas Pain Management
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Efrain Rivera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivera's profile.

Dr. Efrain Rivera, MD is affiliated with University Medical Center of El Paso.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Medical Center of El Paso

    4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX