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Campbell Clinic (Collierville)1458 W. Poplar Avenue, Collierville, TN 38017 map
Dr. Carlos Rivera is an orthopedic surgeon in Collierville, TN. He cares for injuries to the muscles, bones, joints, & tendons, or musculoskeletal system.
Campbell Clinic (Collierville)
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Rivera is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
1458 W. Poplar Avenue, Collierville, TN 38017
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Most Major Providers
Bio
Dr. Carlos Rivera graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1996 before completing a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at University of Puerto Rico in 2000. He then completed a fellowship in Spine, Sports and Occupational Medicine at Buffalo Spine and Sports Medicine in 2001.
Dr. Rivera has one office in Tennessee where he specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Dr. Rivera works with five doctors including Dr. Derek Kelly and Dr. Patrick Toy.
Specialties
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Orthopedic Surgery
As an orthopedic surgeon in Tennessee, Dr. Rivera is trained to diagnose and treat all types of injuries to the musculoskeletal system, including the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. After arriving at a specific diagnosis, Dr. Rivera will generally resort to surgery when all other treatment methods have been exhausted or ruled out. Patients may require the care of an orthopedic surgeon for fractures, torn ligaments, sprains, sports injuries, and more.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists, or physiatrists, are doctors who specialize in helping patients rehabilitate from injuries or complications of disease. This could include a weekend warrior coming back from a broken leg, or an aging grandmother dealing with arthritis. Dr. Rivera may employ a range of treatment & rehabilitation techniques, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and nerve stimulation treatments, among others.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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University of Puerto Rico
Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • 2000
Fellowship
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Buffalo Spine and Sports Medicine
Fellowship in Spine, Sports and Occupational Medicine • 2001
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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