Joel R. Rivera
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

I’m a medical oncologist specializing in thoracic oncology. I mostly see patients with lung cancer, but I also see mesothelioma and cancer of the thymus. Being an oncologist is such an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. Every patient is unique and no two clinical cases are the same. Very early in my medical training, I saw how oncologists engaged with life-threatening diseases, helped patients overcome medication toxicities, and formed a unique bond with cancer patients. I was immediately hooked and pursued medical oncology as a career. I love traveling to Puerto Rico to visit friends and family while enjoying the beach, the food, and the music. I also like playing tennis.

Dr. Rivera is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Graduate Institution
University Of Puerto Rico, 2015.0
Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Hematology
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Med, Hematology
American Board Of Internal Med, Medical Oncology
Fellowships
Advanced Medical Oncology, Thoracic Oncology, Mayo Clinic (Minnesota), Hematology/Medical Oncology, University of Puerto Rico
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Commonwealth Care Alliance
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Humana
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Medicaid
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MMM Healthcare
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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