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Dr. Paul Rivas, MD

Dr. Paul Rivas, MD

Obesity Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Rivas, MD is an obesity medicine internist in Abingdon, MD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

55 Kensington Pkwy Abingdon, MD 21009

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(410) 569-5162

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rivas specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Rivas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivas

4.0
11 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
64%
64%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
18%
18%
1 star
9%
9%

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Effective treatment and outstanding service.
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
Helpful
T. Sharese W. – Jul 11, 2019
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He was concerned and listened to why I felt I needed help in controlling my weight problem. We set up a plan and have followed it with great rewards. I see them for support and information with medication use. I am thoroughly satisfied with my care.
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Frankenfield in Sparks – Oct 26, 2016
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Great experience with the program and staff. Encouraging physicians! And most importantly, the doctors have years of experience doing this and they are all physicians. That makes a huge difference in success rate. This isn't some gimmick place that doesn't work or you just gain your weight back. These docs know what they are doing. Just go, you won't be sorry!!
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
PDJong in Washington, DC – Aug 26, 2016
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Dr. Paul is outstanding and I always enjoy talking to him and his staff at his Harford County 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Joe Woods in Maryland – Jul 09, 2016
We appreciate having you as a patient! Grateful... Read More
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I have been trying to lose weight for a while. I went to my initial appointment where I was seen by a different person, who to me. he gave me a 1 month supply, after 2 weeks the meds were not doing anything for me so I called and he said that why I want to see you in 2 weeks. I said can you see me today, this weekend. He said no the office isn't open this Saturday in that location. So I cancelled and told they I would not be back. Oh, the secretary is very rude. I am looking for another doctor.
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
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Don Fuqua in Belcamp, MD – Mar 13, 2016
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Dr.Rivas is a wonderful Dr. What I love most about him is how he takes time with me and listen to my concerns. As I went through his weight loss program his encouragement meant so much too me.
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Earldean Allen in Baltimore, Maryland – Feb 23, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Paul Rivas believes that obesity should be treated as a medical conditionnot a personal failure. He takes a science-driven, patient-focused approach to weight loss, utilizing cutting-edge medical therapies to balance brain chemistry, curb cravings,...read more

biography

Dr. Paul Rivas, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician and a nationally recognized expert in medical weight loss. He graduated with honors from the University of Maryland Medical School in 1980 and completed his training at the...read more

  • Obesity Medicine

  • Bariatric Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Maryland Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Maryland

    Medical School

  • Loyola University

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rivas Medical Weight Loss

Rivas Medical Weight Loss Abingdon55 Kensington Pkwy Abingdon, MD 21009
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center

    6701 N Charles St
    Baltimore, MD 21204
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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