An endocrinologist in Metairie, Dr. Miguel Rivera diagnoses, treats, and manages endocrine disorders, or those affecting the body's secretion of hormones such as thyroid problems or diabetes.
Yes, Dr. Miguel P. Rivera is accepting new patients at this office.
(504) 888-3692
3939 Houma Boulevard, Suite 216, Metairie, LA 70006-2923
Dr. Miguel Rivera graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1983.
Dr. Rivera has one office in Louisiana where he specializes in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Rivera can diagnose and create treatment plans for conditions like growth disorders, obesity, low testosterone, osteoporosis and various thyroid disorders, among others. Treatments provided by an endocrinologist may include medication management or hormone therapies.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Rivera specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Rivera can also refer patients to specialists when medically necessary. For example, patients with severe heart problems may be referred to a cardiologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatments.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Rivera, but only those who participate in Medicare.