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Dr. Jose Rivera, MD
Tampa, FL
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Clinical Overview
Dr. Jose Rivera, MD works in Tampa, FL as
Dr. Rivera is board certified in
Offers Telehealth
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Explains Conditions Well
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Trustworthy
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Friendly Staff
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Easy Scheduling
Patients said scheduling was easy.
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Office Locations
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Tampa Pain Relief Center Inc2333 W Hillsborough Ave Ste 100, Tampa, FL 33603
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Tampa Pain Relief Center Inc.403 S Kings Ave Ste 201, Brandon, FL 33511
Patient Experience & Satisfaction
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Patient Reviews
Feb 10, 2025
I've been w Dr Rivera for over ten years, and I can confidently say he is the best at what he does. Really great guy too.
Aug 11, 2024
Doctor Rivera is wonderful. He really cares about his patients and is not into the business of simply writing pain medications. I love all of his staff. Great experience overall!!!
Apr 25, 2024
Not good I informed him I was getting pain meds from regular doctor not a pain doctor he did not prescribe a medicine I could get they refused to prescribe it I had to continue with the one I had he did a procedure nerve block that caused more pain when I called for help they accused me of getting pain meds from other doctors which I didn't only one doctor messed up and wrote two different prescriptions by accident the same doctor I told him about so to cover his mistake he discharged me and excruciating pain the pain block nerve block did not work it made my pain down there worse he didn't want to hear it I couldn't get pain meds he did not give me pain meds he tried to prescribe a medicine that nobody would feel so I had to continue using the ones I had I did not lie he did you cannot trust this man he's trying to cover himself I have bruises on my arm my neck was wrenched from the procedure and so because he couldn't fix it he blamed me and turned on me and made up lies and excuses you cannot trust this guy he's only going to cover his own butt and he doesn't care about yours take my word for it I went from a 6 to a10 in pain levels after my procedure he cannot be trusted
Feb 14, 2023
Just 2 words : THE BEST!! I’m very please with is professionalism, manners and the way he explain every detail.
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Medical Expertise & Background
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Specialties*
Pain Medicine
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Common Patient Questions
Dr. Jose Rivera, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Rivera accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Rivera's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Rivera accepts Florida Blue, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, AvMed and UnitedHealthCare as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Rivera accepts here.
Dr. Rivera's office is located at 2333 W Hillsborough Ave Ste 100 Tampa, FL 33603. Get a map and directions to Dr. Rivera's office here.
Dr. Rivera frequently sees patients for
Yes, Dr. Rivera speaks Spanish. See Dr. Rivera's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Rivera has a star rating of 4.0/5 and has been reviewed 4 times.
Dr. Rivera is board certified in
Dr. Rivera has been practicing as a Pain Medicine Physician for 32 years.
Education & Credentials
Medical Education
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Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine
1994
Board Certifications
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Internship
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Baylor College of Medicine
1995
Residency Hospital
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Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals
1998
Fellowship Hospital
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University of Texas at San Antonio
1999
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