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Dr. Michael Rivers, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Dr. Michael Rivers, MD
3.4 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Rivers, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Alexandria, VA.
Dr. Michael Rivers, MD
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Dr. Michael Rivers, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Alexandria, VA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Michael Rivers, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Alexandria, VA.

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Dr. Rivers graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1985 and completed a residency at NYU Downtown Hospital.Dr. Michael Rivers, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Alexandria, VA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Rivers currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. At present, Dr. Rivers received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Rivers' office accepts new patients. Dr. Rivers also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rivers is board certified in Ophthalmology.

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Acute Endophthalmitis
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Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
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Brain Disorders
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Hypopyon
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Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6355 Walker Ln Ste 502, Alexandria, VA 22310
  2. 2 Office
    8316 Arlington Blvd Ste 424, Fairfax, VA 22031
  3. 3 Office
    8505 Arlington Blvd Ste 300, Fairfax, VA 22031
  4. 4 Office
    7501 Greenway Center Dr Ste 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770

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3.4
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (6)

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May 20, 2016
Experiencing vitreous detachment and not knowing if the retina would detach, Dr. Rivers was reassuring and informative about my condition.
Sue Frangipane in West Springfield, Va. — May 20, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • NYU Downtown Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Iowa
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Rivers, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivers' profile.

Dr. Michael Rivers, MD is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Rivers, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

    3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax, VA