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Dr. Ramon Rivera, MD

Dr. Ramon Rivera, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ramon Rivera, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Suffern, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Anthony Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

156 Route 59 Ste A2 Suffern, NY 10901
Telehealth available

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  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care
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Dr. Rivera's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivera

4.0

28 ratings, 14 with a written review
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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
No results
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Kristan Davis – Mar 21, 2024
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Patrick – Aug 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nathalie M – Jul 14, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Suzanne Shortman – Jun 16, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Siham Ghayati – Oct 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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TeresaS – Jun 17, 2019
Thank you for the feedback. The staff and...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 28, 2019
Awesome to hear!! Thank you for sharing. We...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2019
Thank you for the feedback! Dr. Rivera is a...Read More
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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
4 people found this helpful
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suffern – Oct 12, 2018
Thank you for your feedback! This is great to...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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NY – Oct 05, 2018
Hello. I truly apologize for your experience...Read More
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Ilana Dall in Tomkins Cove, NY – Sep 28, 2017
Thank you for the feedback. Dr. Rivera is very...Read More
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Fishkill, NY – Mar 28, 2017
I realize that this is an old comment but I truly...Read More
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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
18 people found this helpful
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Ellen Donovan in Pomona, NY – Jan 04, 2016
Thank you for the feedback. Dr. Rivera is very...Read More
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Ramon Rivera is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He specializes in Bariatric Surgery and Advanced Gastrointestinal surgery. He specializes in...read more

biography

Dr. Ramon Rivera is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He specializes i
  • Bariatric Surgery

  • Bariatric Medicine

  • General Surgery

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  • Barnes-jewish Hospital/washington University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004
  • Washington University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004
  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Saint Vincent's Catholic Med Centers

    Internship Hospital, 1998
  • Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers

    Internship Hospital, 1998
  • State University Of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
  • Suny

    Undergraduate School, 1992
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  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Recoverhealth156 Route 59 Ste A2 Suffern, NY 10901
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15W Pharmacy NY LLC200 Westage Business Ctr Dr Ste 119 Fishkill, NY 12524
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Office777 N Broadway Ste 207 Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
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Office156 New York 59 Ste A2 Suffern, NY 10901
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Anthony Community Hospital

    15 Maple Ave
    Warwick, NY 10990
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    255 Lafayette Ave
    Suffern, NY 10901
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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