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Dr. Denise Rivers, DO

Dr. Denise Rivers, DO

Nephrology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Denise Rivers, DO is a nephrologist in Knoxville, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rivers has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. She graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Blount Memorial Hospital and Roane Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste C460 Knoxville, TN 37920

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rivers specializes in the area of Nephrology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
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Dr. Rivers' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivers

3.4

15 ratings, 9 with a written review
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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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Nicole Leftwich – Feb 22, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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H. C. Bryant – Sep 22, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Robert Whipple – Aug 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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TDK, Knoxville – Feb 21, 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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Dec 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Carl L. Remmel – Dec 14, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Luther Epperhart in Knoxville, TN – Aug 19, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Karl W. in Maryville, TN – May 26, 2016
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ezra Phillips in Knoxville, TN – Dec 22, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Denise Rivers, DO is a nephrologist in Knoxville, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rivers has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. She graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH...read more
  • Nephrology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicinehealth Sciences

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Nephrology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Unavail1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste C460 Knoxville, TN 37920
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy
    Knoxville, TN 37920
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Roane Medical Center

    8045 Roane Medical Center Dr
    Harriman, TN 37748

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Blount Memorial Hospital

    907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
    Maryville, TN 37804

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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