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Dr. Sammy Rivas, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Sammy Rivas, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Sammy Rivas, MD is a General Surgeon in Lubbock, TX.
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Dr. Sammy Rivas, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Lubbock, TX
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sammy Rivas, MD is a General Surgeon in Lubbock, TX.

About

Dr. Rivas graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at Tx Tech University Health Science Center.Dr. Sammy Rivas, MD is a General Surgeon in Lubbock, TX and has 30 years experience. Dr. Rivas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Covenant Medical Center. Dr. Rivas has experience treating conditions like Lipomas and Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rivas received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Rivas' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rivas is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lipomas
Wound Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Lipomas
Wound Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Lipomas
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Wound Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rib Fracture
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peritoneal Dialysis
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Aetna
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Superior Health Plan
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • Coventry Health Care
  • American Republic
  • HealthSmart
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Molina

Locations

  1. 1 Swat Surgical Associates LLP
    3509 22nd St, Lubbock, TX 79410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 799-7928
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Lubbock Surgical Associates LLP
    3611 22nd Pl, Lubbock, TX 79410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 771-2222
  3. 3 University Medical Center
    602 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79415
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 771-2222

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4.3
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Mar 04, 2016
One of the most pain free surgery that I have ever had. Dr. Rivas is outstanding!!!
Robert Wilson in Lubbock, Tx — Mar 04, 2016
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tx Tech University Health Science Center
    1999
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sammy Rivas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivas' profile.

Dr. Rivas frequently treats the following conditions: Lipomas and Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sammy Rivas, MD is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Sammy Rivas, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX