Dr. Leonora Rivera M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
300 Market St Saddle Brook NJ, 07663About
Dr. Leonora Rivera is a physiatrist practicing in Saddle Brook, NJ. Dr. Rivera is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Rivera focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Rivera can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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