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Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD

Pediatric Neurology* Age 68
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Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD

Pediatric Neurology* Age 68
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Rivkin graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Boston Floating Hosp-Tufts University|New England Medical Center, Pediatric Neurology|Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Pediatrics|Rainbow-Babies Children's Hospital-.Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, MA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Rivkin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Rivkin has experience treating conditions like Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury and Cerebrovascular Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rivkin received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Rivkin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rivkin also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rivkin is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Stroke
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Stroke
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Cerebrovascular Disease
Stroke
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage
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Cerebellar Stroke
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Vasculitis
Anemia
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Autonomic Disorders
Bell's Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Edema
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Neck Pain
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Craniosynostosis
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Developmental Disorders
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Down Syndrome
Encephalomyelopathy
Facial Nerve Disorder
Febrile Convulsion
Head Trauma
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Insomnia
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Joint Pain
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Meningitis
Menstrual Migraine
Moyamoya Disease
Muscle Cramping
Myelitis
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurological Diseases
Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Nystagmus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Stroke
Syringomyelia
Tension Headache
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Developmental Assessment
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Neuroradiologic Diagnosis of Cerebrovascular Disease
Pediatric Developmental Therapy
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Stroke Prevention
Sudoscan
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Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Boston Children's Hospital
    300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 355-6388

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Dec 05, 2018
Is an amazing compassionate doctor who helped save my daughters life multiple times. He is quick to respond and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him!
Coller in Watertown, MA — Dec 05, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Neurology
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Boston Floating Hosp-Tufts University|New England Medical Center, Pediatric Neurology|Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Pediatrics|Rainbow-Babies Children's Hospital-
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Boston Children's Hospital
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivkin's profile.

Dr. Rivkin frequently treats the following conditions: Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury and Cerebrovascular Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD is affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD holds board certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA