- Dr. Michael B Rivers, MD
Dr. Michael B Rivers, MD
Overview
Dr. Michael B Rivers, MD works in Alexandria, Virginia is a specialist in Ophthalmology and graduated Joan Sanford I Weill Medical College Of Cornell University in 1985. Dr. Rivers is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital and practicing for 38 years
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Conditions
• Abdominal Injuries• Abscess
• Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
• Argon Laser Treatment
• Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
• Bone Reconstruction Recovery
• Botulinum Toxin Injection
• Bowel Strangulation
• Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type 1
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• Chorioretinal Scars
• Chronic Cough
• Conjunctival Hemorrhage
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
• Degenerative Disorders of Globe
• Dependence
• Dermatitis
• Diverticulitis
• Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
• Estrogen Replacement Therapy
• Eyebrows, Duplication of, With Stretchable Skin and Syndactyly
• Feeding Assessment
• Fibrocystic Breast Disease
• Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor
• Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, J
• Hallucinogen Dependence
• Heroin Dependence
• Hodgkin's Disease
• Inner Ear Repair
• Laser Laparoscopy
• Laser Microsurgery
• Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
• Limb Reattachment
• Lung Cancer
• Maxillofacial
• Negative Rheumatoid Factor Polyarthritis
• Neuropathy, Distal Hereditary Motor, Jerash Type
• Nickel Contact Allergy
• Non-Surgical Bite Correction
• Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Surgery
• Radial Keratotomy
• Radical Hysterectomies for Cervical Cancer
• Ritalin Abuse
• Salivary Gland Surgery
• Severe Asthma
• Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Stereotactic Lesions
• Vaginal Candidiasis
• White Coat Hypertension
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Procedures
• Acute Endophthalmitis• Age-Related Macular Degeneration
• Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
• Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
• Benign Neoplasm of Eye
• Blindness
• Cataract
• Cataract Removal Surgery
• Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
• Chorioretinal Scars
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• Chorioretinitis
• Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
• Chronic Endophthalmitis
• Conjunctival Hemorrhage
• Contusion of the Eyeball
• Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
• Degenerative Disorders of Globe
• Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
• Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Drusen
• Endophthalmitis
• Floaters
• Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
• Foveal and-or Macular Hypoplasia
• Glaucoma
• Hypopyon
• Juvenile Macular Degeneration
• Keratitis
• Lupus Erythematosus
• Macular Edema
• Macular Hole
• Migraine
• Ocular Hypertension
• Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
• Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
• Progressive High Myopia
• Pterygium
• Purulent Endophthalmitis
• Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
• Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
• Retained Intraocular Foreign Body, Magnetic
• Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
• Retinal Dystrophy
• Retinal Hemorrhage
• Retinal Neovascularization
• Retinal Telangiectasia
• Retinal Vascular Occlusion
• Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
• Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
• Retinoschisis
• Senile Cataracts
• Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
• Visual Field Defects
• Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
• Vitreous Hemorrhage
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
Years Since Graduation
- 38
State License
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- Virginia
Education & Training
Medical School
New York, NY, United States
Graduated: 1985
Residency Hospitals
University Iowa Hosps And Clinics
Awards
Dr. Rivers Reviews
Based on: 2 reviews -Add review
I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Guest on Feb 01, 2013
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
I cannot recommend this doctor, based upon the poor results of the procedure he performed on me.
Guest on Jan 28, 2013
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
Saw Dr. Rivers on a Monday for a dark spot on the edge of my vision in the left eye which I had noticed over the weekend.... He said it was a young retinal detachment, and it could be operated on that day as a medical emergency, or the next day. Not knowing anything about retinal detachments, I left the decision in his hands; I only said I didn't want to do anything that would jeopardize my vision. The operation was then set up for the next day, but by the time I was operated on the detachment had spread to the center of my vision. After the operation was over I was left with very distorted and unuseable vision in that eye, due to several folds in the reattached retina. I now have severe metamorphopsia and distortions in that eye, particularly in the central area. It is impossible to read or use the eye for much of anything, and it is extremely upsetting to have to live with it. I believe that if my retinal detachment had been treated the same day, like the true medical emergency it was, I would have preserved useful vision in that eye. more details
Office Locations
Primary location
Other Office Locations
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Retina Group Of Washington, 6355 Walker Lane Suite 502, Alexandria, Virginia (VA), 22310
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Blue Choice Network POS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst Maryland POS
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Health Care of Delaware
- Coventry Health Care of Delaware PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia HMO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- GEHA
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Health Net
- HealthKeepers HMO
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente
- KeyCare PPO
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Medicare MCR
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Select
- Southern Health PPO
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
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Affiliated Hospitals
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova Alexandria Hospital is a 318-bed community hospital that offers a full range of health care services. For over 135 years, Inova Alexandria Hospital has provided high-quality medical care and innovative technology to our diverse community. We are dedicated to continually expanding our programs ...
(703) 504-3000
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
At Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing an excellent patient experience in a safe and reliable environment. That's why every patient we serve is a V-I-P, a Very Important Patient. We make every effort to make your visit as comfortable as possible with amenities that include priv...
(703) 391-3600
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital is an 833-bed regional medical center serving the Washington, D.C., metro area. Inova Fairfax Hospital includes Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center for treating the most critically injured patients, the nation's sixth-busiest obstetrics program, a Level 3 Neonatal I...
(703) 698-1110
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital is a 183-bed advanced acute care community hospital, which has been serving the healthcare needs of the Loudoun community for almost a century. We offer state-of-the art medical and surgical care at our main campus in Lansdowne with outpatient services available at facilities ...
(703) 858-6600
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is a 237-bed, full service, not-for-profit hospital serving the historic Mount Vernon community and southeastern Fairfax County since 1976. We are part of Inova Health System, the region's leading health care provider, serving the diverse Northern Virginia community for m...
(703) 664-7105
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