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Dr. Adam Rives, MD

Dr. Adam Rives, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Adam Rives, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Rives has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

2323 De la Vina St Ste 201 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(805) 682-2267

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rives is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Rives specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rives' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rives

3.7

12 ratings, 7 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Nov 25, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Gala – Mar 23, 2020
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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
Helpful
Nov 02, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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May 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carol Kruel in Independence, Amo – Aug 10, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Tami in Kansas City, MO – May 27, 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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Duke Ponick in Kansas City, MO – Mar 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Adam W. Rives, M.D. is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a Member of the American Society for...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Hand, Upper Extremity And Microvascular Surgery, University Of California, San Francisco, Ca

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Missouri - Kansas City, Kansas City, Ks

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Unavail2323 De la Vina St Ste 201 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Practice

Office2001 Solar Dr Ste 220 Oxnard, CA 93036
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave
    Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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