Dr. Roger Kent Rives MD
Urologist
500 Health Center Dr Suite 305 Mattoon IL, 61938About
Dr. Roger Rives is a urologist practicing in Mattoon, IL. Dr. Rives specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1976
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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