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Dr. Efrain Rivera, MD

Dr. Efrain Rivera, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Efrain Rivera, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in El Paso, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with University Medical Center of El Paso. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1717 Brown St Ste 3 El Paso, TX 79902

Make an Appointment

(915) 261-7226

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Rivera's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivera

4.5

13 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
85%
85%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
8%
8%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Not really what I was looking for in a Doctors off – Jan 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shannon Galaviz – Jan 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Minnie – May 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Guy in Pain – Jun 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
Juan lopez in El Paso, TX – Dec 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
El Paso, TX – Sep 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
El Paso, TX – Mar 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Efrain Rivera, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in El Paso, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with University Medical Center of El Paso. He is accepting new patients.

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Texas Tech University Of School Of Medicine|vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Baylor College Of Medicine, Texas Medical Center|baylor College Of Medicne Affiliated Hospitals Texas Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • Solar Health Dallas Pain Management

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015

  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
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Locations

Practice

Marcos Calderon. M.D. P.A.1717 Brown St Ste 3 El Paso, TX 79902
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Medical Center of El Paso

    4815 Alameda Ave
    El Paso, TX 79905
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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