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.
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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.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Best spinal surgeon I've ever seen
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
He is the best. He's been my nero doctor/surgeon since 2017. He explains and shows you things to were you can understand what is wrong or right and what he's going to do . Very nice and friendly as well.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Great surgeon with good follow-up skills; he explains the situation very well and is personable. Thank you!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
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.
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.
Best spinal surgeon I've ever seen
He is the best. He's been my nero doctor/surgeon since 2017. He explains and shows you things to were you can understand what is wrong or right and what he's going to do . Very nice and friendly as well.
Great surgeon with good follow-up skills; he explains the situation very well and is personable. Thank you!