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Dr. Michael Rivera, DPM

Dr. Michael Rivera, DPM

Podiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Rivera, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Pembroke Pines, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE in 1992. He is affiliated with Memorial Hospital West. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

601 N Flamingo Rd Ste 414 Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

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Dr. Rivera's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivera

3.8
28 ratings, 15 with a written review
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visited this practice 3 times and paid all of my patient responsibilities according to the office on the spot. My insurance company processed my claims and according the contractual agreement this provider has with the insurance company they over charged me. I have been calling this office, sending emails since September of last year and the office manager Mirna has ignored my request to issue a refund on an over payment. My insurance company has called them numerous times as was told by them that they would take care of it but to this day they have not.It is absolutely insane that a well established practice would do business this way. I will never go back to visit this doctor and will never recommend anyone going there.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Mar 12, 2025
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Unnecessary procedures / petty fees
I did not have a good experience. I was rushed to accept an expensive and unnecessary procedure, not given a clear explanation and being charged petty fees. I was glad to eventually find another specialist.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Paul – Sep 28, 2023
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Excellent Dr. with lots of knowledgeable!
This is my second time with Dr. Rivera. He's an awesome Dr. very professional, friendly and Knowledgeable. Excellent and friendly staff and the no waiting time. I highly recommend him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Esther Palau – Sep 09, 2022
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Dr Rivera...read your reviews!!! Your staff is rude rude rude!!! They bill unnecessarily to get back at you if you complain and don't return calls. If my bill goes to collections because of your staff (insurance says paid) I WILL SUE!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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William A. Lisa L. Bradshaw – Feb 19, 2021
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Dr. Rivera's excellent, professional and friendly approach to medical care was OUTSTANDING !. Dr. Rivera was able to put my wife, a stroke patient at ease, solved her painful and compromised walking ability in a single visit. He has our utmost respect.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Phil London – Jun 11, 2020
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I would highly, highly recommend Dr. Rivera! He is very professional and personal. He thoroughly explained what had happend to my toenail and how he would treat it. I was totally comfortable throughout the surgery. His office staff is very pleasant.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 10, 2020
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I am very satisfied, happy and grateful to Dr. Michael A. Rivera because he did an excellent surgery on my feet and above all I had no pain, it was zero pain. I recommend it and congratulate you, it deserves my applause. Thank you Doctor. Estoy muy satisfecha, contenta y agradecida con el Dr Michael A. Rivera porque hizo una excelente cirugia en mis pies y sobretodo no tuve dolor, fue cero dolor. Yo lo recomiendo y lo felicito, merece mi aplauzo. Gracias, Doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Gadys Manzanares – Jan 30, 2020
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Excellent
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Yulitza Vera – Nov 29, 2019
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I went from being able to tolerate standing and walking for 15 minutes, to walking 49 miles over 4 days in Boston. For more than 6 years, I lived with my pain at 7/10. I am now pain free. I'm looking forward to going back to work and getting off disability. No other podiatrist would see or treat me with my rare disease. Dr. Rivera has given me my life back, and there are no words for how grateful I am. I only wish I found him sooner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Kelly J. Conner, RN in Hollywood, FL – Oct 17, 2018
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Excellent Doctor! My 9 year old son recently had to have Achilles Tendon Lenghthening Surgery on both legs. Dr. Rivera has provided the best care before, during and after the surgery. Almost no wait times. Friendly. Compassionate. Skilled. And his front office staff is wonderful as well! Can’t recommend him enough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Dedra in Dania Beach, Florida – Mar 07, 2018
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Professional, courteous, to the point.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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George Sijtsema in Hollywood, FL – Aug 31, 2017
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Let me put it this way........ God sent him to me and he has been the best gift ever. Please go see him for any issue on your foot.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
9 others found this helpful
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Brunilda Chico in Pembroke Pines – Mar 03, 2017
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The most thorough doctor I've ever encountered , love his bedside manner ,he explained to you what and why he's doing what he's doing and he really puts you at ease. Office staff is very nice and when you have an appointment your scene at your appointment time unlike many other doctors .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Jerome Richards in Pembroke Pines, FL – Nov 19, 2016
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Horrible Dr who shouldn't be practicing medicine. I only needed a routine bunionectomy surgery and instead he convinced me to do a more invasive lapidus arthrodosis with 2 screws in my foot and a big awful scar that looked like a 5yr old did it. I was on crutches for 4 months when he said only 2 months and I've had complications ever since and have had to have 3 other corrective surgeries. This has totally changed my quality of life and I have constant pain in my foot everyday. HORRIBLE
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Monica Ortoll in Miami, FL – Jan 12, 2016
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Compassionate, intelligent, skilled surgeon with a organized office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Cheryl in Davie, Florida – Dec 18, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Since 1995 I have been working to provide the best foot ankle care to physically active patients in the South Florida area I have translated this patient centered care abroad by founding the Emmaus Medical Mission I ve led and participated in over...read more
  • Podiatry

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  • St Barnabas Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995
  • Nycpm Affiliated Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • New York College Of Podiatric Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
  • English

  • Spanish

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    Locations

    Practice

    Florida Foot and Ankle Associates LLC601 N Flamingo Rd Ste 414 Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
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    Practice

    Memorial Hospital West703 N Flamingo Rd Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
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    Office8200 NW 27th St Ste 108 Doral, FL 33122
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