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  • Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
  • 53 years of experience
  • Knapp Medical Center 1401 E 8th St, Weslaco, TX 78596

Brief Intro

Dr. Rivers graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1972. He works in Weslaco, TX and 2 other locations and specializes in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine and Internal Medicine.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston - 1972

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Knapp Medical Center
  • 1401 E 8th St, Weslaco, TX 78596

Specialties Treated

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Anemia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Sciatica
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Dehydration
  • Esophagitis
  • Gout
  • Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Skin Rash
  • Obesity
  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
  • Septicemia
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Cirrhosis
  • Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  • Epilepsy
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastritis and Duodenitis
  • Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Prostatitis
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Poisoning by Drugs, Meds, or Biological Substances
  • Schizophrenia
  • Calculus of the Urinary System
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Constipation
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Heart Failure
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Ischemic Stroke
  • Acute Renal Failure
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
  • Pneumonia
  • Viral Pneumonia
  • Tension Headache
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Transient Cerebral Ischemia
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Conduction Disorders
  • Dementia
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Procedures Performed

  • Echocardiogram
  • Blood transfusion
  • Physical Therapy
  • Cardioversion
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Venipuncture
  • Lumbar Puncture
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Golden Rule
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Wellcare
  • Medica
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • CHAMPVA
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Meritain Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Sana
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Tricare
  • Sendero Health Plans
  • Community Health Choice
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • FirstCare Health Plans
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  • Cancer 66
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
  • Orthopedics 124
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
  • Children's Hospital 23
  • Urology 117
  • Psychiatry 96
  • Geriatrics 115
  • Rehabilitation 139
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 13
  • Ophthalmology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 50
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60