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Dr. Miguel Rivera, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 66
Dr. Miguel Rivera, MD
3.7 (43 Ratings)

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Dr. Miguel Rivera, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Metairie, LA.
Dr. Miguel Rivera, MD
3.7 (43 Ratings)
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Dr. Miguel Rivera, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 66
Metairie, LA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Miguel Rivera, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Metairie, LA.

About

Dr. Miguel Rivera, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Metairie, LA and has 41 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO / MAYAGUEZ CAMPUS in 1983 and completed a residency at Va Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Tulane Medical Center and East Jefferson General Hospital. Dr. Rivera has experience treating conditions like Dyslipidemia, Thyroiditis and Hashimoto's Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rivera received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rivera also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rivera accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dyslipidemia
Thyroiditis
Hashimoto's Disease
Dyslipidemia
Thyroiditis
Hashimoto's Disease
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypogonadism
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Metabolic Syndrome
Testicular Dysfunction
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Goiter
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Hyperandrogenization Syndrome
Hypothyroidism
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Thyroid Nodule
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Insufficiency
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Graves' Disease
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Obesity
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Osteoporosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Tumor
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Thyroid Cancer
Thyrotoxicosis
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Thyroiditis
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Carcinoid Syndrome
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Craniopharyngioma
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Coma
Drug Induced Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Drug Induced Hypopituitarism
Drug Induced Thyroiditis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Female Infertility
Gestational Diabetes
Gynecomastia
Hemochromatosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Lipedema
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Lipoprotein Disorders
Male Infertility
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Menstrual Disorders
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1)
Osteopenia
Overweight
Perimenopause
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Hypertension
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
  • Blue Card PPO
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    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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    Choice Care PPO
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    HMO Premier HMO
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 LSU Endocrinology Clinic
    3939 Houma Blvd Ste 216, Metairie, LA 70006

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivera
3.7
Based on 43 Reviews
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4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (3)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (9)

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Jul 17, 2020
My visits has always been great he listen and take time.with you when it's your turn that personal care is missing from a lot of doctors these days .Caring about patients needs to come back. He's excellent.
Susie Knox — Jul 17, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO / MAYAGUEZ CAMPUS
    1983
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Va Medical Center
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Va Medical Center
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • LSU Med Ctr/VA Hospital
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Miguel Rivera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivera's profile.

Dr. Rivera frequently treats the following conditions: Dyslipidemia, Thyroiditis and Hashimoto's Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Miguel Rivera, MD is affiliated with Tulane Medical Center and East Jefferson General Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA

  • East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA