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Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD

Pediatric Neurology* Age 68
Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD
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Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD is a Pediatric Neurology Specialist in Waltham, MA.
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Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD

Pediatric Neurology* Age 68
Waltham, MA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD is a Pediatric Neurology Specialist in Waltham, MA.

About

Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD is a Pediatric Neurology Specialist in Waltham, MA and has 40 years experience. They graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Boston Floating Hosp-Tufts University|New England Medical Center, Pediatric Neurology|Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Pediatrics|Rainbow-Babies Children's Hospital-.They currently practice at Boston Children's Waltham and are affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital. At present, Dr. Rivkin received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rivkin also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rivkin is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Developmental and Learning Disorders
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Joint Pain
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Neurological Diseases
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Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
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Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Vasculitis
Developmental Assessment
Immunization Administration
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Neuroradiologic Diagnosis of Cerebrovascular Disease
Pediatric Developmental Therapy
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Stroke Prevention
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Department of Neurology
    9 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 355-6388
  2. 2 Boston Children's Hospital
    300 Longwood Ave # 3066, Boston, MA 02115
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Dec 05, 2018
Is an amazing compassionate doctor who helped save my daughters life multiple times. He is quick to respond and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him!
Coller in Watertown, MA — Dec 05, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Neurology
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Boston Floating Hosp-Tufts University|New England Medical Center, Pediatric Neurology|Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Pediatrics|Rainbow-Babies Children's Hospital-
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Boston Children's Hospital
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivkin's profile.

Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD is affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD holds board certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA