Dr. Michael A. Rivera, DPM, FACFAS, Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
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Dr. Michael A. Rivera, DPM, FACFAS

Orthopedist

4/5(4)
601 N Flamingo Rd Ste 414 Pembroke Pines FL, 33028
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4/5

About

Dr. Michael Rivera is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Miami, Florida. Dr. Rivera specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Rivera tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

New York College of Podiatric Medicine

Board Certification

American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Podiatric SurgerySports Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Adjunct Professor at Mercy Hospital -
  • Adjunct Professor at Barry University -
  • Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -

Awards

  • Summa Cum Laude from New York College of Podiatric Medicine   

Internships

  • Rowan University, St. Barnabas Hospital Bronx

Professional Society Memberships

  • President, in past, Miami-Dade County Podiatric Medical Association, Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association, Diplomat for the American Podiatric Medical Association

Articles and Publications

  • Wrote 2 Abstracts for Mercy Hospital

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Dr. Rivera attributes his success to his compassion for patients, quality work, a good education, and his understanding the humanity of medicine.

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Volunteer missions to Guatemala for Autism and Nutrition Centers.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Spending Time with his Family, Golfing, and Philanthropy

Favorite professional publications

  • Foot and Ankle Online Journal, Podiatry Today, Journal for Foot and Ankle Surgery

Dr. Michael A. Rivera, DPM, FACFAS's Practice location

Florida Foot and Ankle Associates, Michael Rivera, LLC

3659 South Miami Avenue Suite 3003 -
Miami, Florida 33133
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New patients: 305-858-8730
Fax: 305-858-0991

Foot & Ankle Specialists, LLC

601 N Flamingo Rd Ste 414 -
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
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New patients: 954-888-1444
Fax: 954-392-5990

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Patient Experience with Dr. Rivera


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Dr. Michael A. Rivera, DPM, FACFAS has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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