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Dr. Michael Rivers, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Michael Rivers, MD
3.4 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Rivers, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Alexandria, VA.
Dr. Michael Rivers, MD
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Dr. Michael Rivers, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Alexandria, VA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Michael Rivers, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Alexandria, VA.

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Dr. Michael Rivers, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Alexandria, VA and has 39 years experience. They graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1985 and completed a residency at NYU Downtown Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. At present, Dr. Rivers received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Rivers also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rivers is board certified in Ophthalmology.

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Chorioretinitis
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Chronic Endophthalmitis
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Corneal Diseases
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
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Diabetic Retinopathy
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Endophthalmitis
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Iridocyclitis
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Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6355 Walker Ln Ste 502, Alexandria, VA 22310
  2. 2 Office
    8316 Arlington Blvd Ste 424, Fairfax, VA 22031
  3. 3 Office
    7501 Greenway Center Dr Ste 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770
  4. 4 Office
    8505 Arlington Blvd Ste 300, Fairfax, VA 22031

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3.4
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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May 20, 2016
Experiencing vitreous detachment and not knowing if the retina would detach, Dr. Rivers was reassuring and informative about my condition.
Sue Frangipane in West Springfield, Va. — May 20, 2016
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Biography
  • Dr. Michael Rivers, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Alexandria, VA and has over 38 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1985. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • NYU Downtown Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Iowa
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Rivers, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivers' profile.

Dr. Michael Rivers, MD is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Rivers, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

    3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax, VA