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Dr. Homero Rivas, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 52
Dr. Homero Rivas, MD
3.6 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Homero Rivas, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.
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Dr. Homero Rivas, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 52
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Homero Rivas, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.

About

Dr. Homero Rivas, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has 23 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2001 and completed a residency at University of Louisville.They currently practice at Practice. Dr. Rivas has experience treating conditions like Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Lumbar Radiculopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rivas received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rivas also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rivas is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Fibromyalgia
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Arthritis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Hip Tendinitis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Cerebral Palsy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lipedema
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Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Morton's Neuroma
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Cord Disorders
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tension Headache
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Trigger Finger
Upper Back Pain
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Block
Facet Joint Injection
Joint Injection
Nerve Blocks
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Trigger Point Injection

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
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Network L
    Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network S PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Tn Valley Pain Management
    6130 Shallowford Rd Ste 101, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 664-4635
  2. 2 Chattanooga Spine and Body Inc
    5617 Highway 153 Ste 103, Hixson, TN 37343
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 485-3226
  3. 3 Spine Surgery Associates P.c.
    1736 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 756-6623
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 14:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Tennessee Valley Pain Management
    1012 Executive Dr, Hixson, TN 37343
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 664-4635

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivas
3.6
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Nov 19, 2020
Very thorough exam and review of history . Timely appointment and very professional as well as personable . Thank you Dr Rivas
Philip G McDowell — Nov 19, 2020
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Homero Rivas, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2001. He specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Atlanta Medical Center
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Louisville
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UAB Hospital
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Homero Rivas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivas' profile.

Dr. Rivas frequently treats the following conditions: Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Lumbar Radiculopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Homero Rivas, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.