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Dr. Hiram Rivas, MD

Pulmonology* Age 43
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Dr. Hiram Rivas, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist in Louisville, KY.
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Dr. Hiram Rivas, MD

Pulmonology* Age 43
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Hiram Rivas, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist in Louisville, KY.

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Dr. Hiram Rivas, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist in Louisville, KY and has 17 years experience. They graduated from University of Puerto Rico / Medical Sciences Campus. They currently practice at UofL Health – Trager Transplant Center – Lung Valve Program and are affiliated with Uofl Health Jewish Hospital and University Of Louisville Hospital. Dr. Rivas has experience treating conditions like Respiratory Failure and Shortness of Breath among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rivas received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Rivas is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Asthma
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Cystic Fibrosis
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Partial Lung Collapse
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Apnea
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Alkalosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Bird Flu
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Breast Cancer
Bronchiectasis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Candidiasis of Lung
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hiatal Hernia
Histoplasmosis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Ileus
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Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pleurisy
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Bronze Pathway Transition X-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Preferred PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UofL Health – Trager Transplant Center – Lung Valve Program
    220 Abraham Flexner Way # 3, Louisville, KY 40202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 587-4402
  2. 2 UofL Physicians – Pulmonology
    401 E Chestnut St Unit 690, Louisville, KY 40202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 588-4710

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Nov 12, 2018
I love Dr. Perez! He helps me understand my medications, helps me learn about my COPD and is always focused on trying to get the best treatment for me. He is very personable and does not make feel like just another number waiting to be cared for. He is a very good listener.
Gretchen in Louisville , KY — Nov 12, 2018
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Biography
  • Dr. Hiram Rivas, MD is a pulmonology specialist in Louisville, KY and has over 16 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Puerto Rico / Medical Sciences Campus in 2007. He specializes in Pulmonology.
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Specialties*
Pulmonology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Puerto Rico / Medical Sciences Campus
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Hiram Rivas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivas' profile.

Dr. Rivas frequently treats the following conditions: Respiratory Failure and Shortness of Breath. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Hiram Rivas, MD is affiliated with Uofl Health Jewish Hospital and University Of Louisville Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Hiram Rivas, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital

    200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY

  • University Of Louisville Hospital

    530 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY