Dr. Sergio Rivero, M.D., is a neurosurgeon at the Center for Neurosciences and an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Arizona. A native of Nogales, AZ, he completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Arizona. Dr. Rivero joined the center in 2014 and is dedicated to serving the Southern Arizona community. He is fluent in Spanish and balances his clinical practice with academic leadership at University Medical Center.
Dr. Sergio Rivero, M.D., is a neurosurgeon at the Center for Neurosciences and an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Arizona. A native of Nogales, AZ, he completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Arizona. Dr. Rivero joined the center in 2014 and is dedicated to serving the Southern Arizona community. He is fluent in Spanish and balances his clinical practice with academic leadership at University Medical Center.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Center for Neurosciences through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Terrible experience, my concerns were poorly addressed. No treatment plan in place. Just given runaround’s and no help. I should’ve went to Western neurology.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very smart man. Very thoughtful & he gives me hope.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Professional and courteous
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Uses fear to bully people into surgery.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr very personable & helpful w/initial appt visit; looking forward to further exam results & continued medical treatment.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Great communication skills!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Rivero always listens to his patients and answers all their questions. And remembers your situation when he addresses you. He's a very nice man with a good bedside manner.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very concerned and attentive Dr.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Extremely knowledgeable, answered all questions, asked questions, highly recommended.
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Great bedside manner and interaction especially using a scribe for documentation. Liked his explanation of the diagnosis and plan for further testing and possible surgical intervention.
(3 months ago)
May-2026
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Center for Neurosciences
2450 E River Rd Tucson, AZ 85718
Dr. Sergio Rivero, M.D., completed his neurosurgical residency, internship, and fellowship at the University of Arizona. He is also an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Arizona, University Medical Center.
A native Arizonan who was born and raised in Nogales, Dr. Rivero looks forward to continuing to serve our southern Arizona community. He is fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Rivero joined the Center for Neurosciences in 2014.
Terrible experience, my concerns were poorly addressed. No treatment plan in place. Just given runaround’s and no help. I should’ve went to Western neurology.
Very smart man. Very thoughtful & he gives me hope.
Professional and courteous
Uses fear to bully people into surgery.
Dr very personable & helpful w/initial appt visit; looking forward to further exam results & continued medical treatment.
Great communication skills!
Dr Rivero always listens to his patients and answers all their questions. And remembers your situation when he addresses you. He's a very nice man with a good bedside manner.
Very concerned and attentive Dr.
Extremely knowledgeable, answered all questions, asked questions, highly recommended.
Great bedside manner and interaction especially using a scribe for documentation. Liked his explanation of the diagnosis and plan for further testing and possible surgical intervention.