Jose Rivas, MD

Dr. Jose Rivas is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist. He graduated from the University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in 1999. He completed his internship at New York Medical College in 2000, and went on to complete his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2004. Dr. Rivas specializes in advanced laparoscopic pelvic surgery, including laparoscopic hysterectomy, and in the latest techniques for incontinence and prolapse surgery. Dr. Rivas cares for routine as well as high-risk pregnancies.

Hospital Affiliations

• Memorial Hospital Miramar
• Memorial Hospital West
• Memorial Regional Hospital

Gender

• Male

Languages

• Spanish

Education

Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, 1999, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Residency

St Lukes Hospital, 2005, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fellowships

Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology-Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Organizations

• American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
• American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• American Medical Association

Presentations

“The Effects of Vaginal Lubricants on Insertional Pain and Efficacy of Misoprostol for Cervical Ripening,” 53rd Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists

Awards

• Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures Award, St. Luke’s Hospital, 2005
• Best Surgeon Award, St. Luke’s Hospital, 2005
• Best Research Project Award, St. Luke’s Hospital, 2005
• Defensive Player of the Year Award, State of Florida Junior College All-Star Baseball Team, 1990
• Bobby Maduro Award for Excellence and Leadership