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Dr. William Rivera, MD

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Dr. William Rivera, MD
4.7 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. William Rivera, MD is a General Surgeon in Apple Valley, CA.
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Dr. William Rivera, MD

General Surgery*
Apple Valley, CA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. William Rivera, MD is a General Surgeon in Apple Valley, CA.

About

Dr. Rivera graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine. Dr. William Rivera, MD is a General Surgeon in Apple Valley, CA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Rivera currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Mary Medical Center. At present, Dr. Rivera received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Rivera's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rivera also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rivera accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Constipation
Gallstones
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pyloric Stenosis
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
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Anal Prolapse
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Diseases
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
Fracture
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Disease
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystotomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Glossectomy
Heart Surgery
Hemigastrectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Kidney Surgery
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Liver Transplant
Lung Surgery
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Vaginal Surgery
Vaginectomy
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Jun 30, 2024
Dr. Rivera is most excellent! I came in by ambulance with a knarly umbilical hernia, excruciating!! Dr. Rivera stepped up and did emergency surgery that day. Thank You Dr. Rivera, your a hero!!!
Colleen Haslam — Jun 30, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Medical Education
  • Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
    2003
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Rivera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivera's profile.

Dr. William Rivera, MD is affiliated with Saint Mary Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Mary Medical Center

    18300 US Highway 18, Apple Valley, CA