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Dr. Mariangela Rivera

Oncologist

Dr. Mariangela Rivera is a general surgeon practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Rivera specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Rivera provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
14 years Experience
Dr. Mariangela Rivera
  • Columbia, SC
  • Yale School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

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This biopsy implies that there is no evidence of cancer in the specimen. This combined with whatever is found in the physical exam, the imaging, and patient history would lead READ MORE
This biopsy implies that there is no evidence of cancer in the specimen. This combined with whatever is found in the physical exam, the imaging, and patient history would lead to the overall diagnosis. The biopsy alone cannot be used to make the determination that there is no tumor, it is part of the supporting data to a diagnosis.