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Dr. Steve Rivera, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Professional interests include: female incontinence, male incontinence, minimally invasive procedures, and more.

888 S King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 522-4301

Dr. Steve Rivera, MD is an urologist in Honolulu, HI specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Steve Rivera, MD is affiliated with Hawaii Pacific Health, Straub Medical Center, Pali Momi Medical Center, STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children and Hawaii Health Partners.

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888 S King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

Some issues Dr. Steve Rivera, MD can help you with:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

hospital care	82
inpatient care	82

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	42
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	24
Cancer	35

doctor visit	51
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
minimally invasive procedures	11
urologic procedures	21

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	44
Dementia	22
Cancer	22

anorectal procedures	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	349
minimally invasive procedures	22
potassium test	16
urologic procedures	169

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	84
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

anorectal procedures	32
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	535
minimally invasive procedures	40
potassium test	20
urologic procedures	239

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	128
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	64
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

anorectal procedures	34
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	543
minimally invasive procedures	38
potassium test	22
urologic procedures	244

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	156
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	80
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

anorectal procedures	37
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	456
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	38
potassium test	18
urologic procedures	208

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	140
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	63
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	20

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated as an urologist in Honolulu, HI were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and anorectal procedures.

ablation	11
anorectal procedures	42
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	506
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
minimally invasive procedures	40
potassium test	24
urologic procedures	228

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	54
Non-Hispanic White	58
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	46
85 and over	24
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	50

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steve Rivera, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	12
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Steve Rivera, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He is certified by the Urology and has a state license in Hawaii.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital

Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: Hawaii

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steve Rivera, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hawaii Pacific Health

Straub Medical Center

Pali Momi Medical Center

STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children

Hawaii Health Partners

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steve Rivera, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$6,653 Da Vinci Surgical System $6,653
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$998 INTERSTIM $752	Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $246
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$169 PROVENGE $169
Boston Scientific Corporation	$160 AMS 700 $72	SOLYX SIS SYSTEM $39	STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE $31	ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $17
CONMED Corporation	$114 AirSeal $114
Other	$751 XTANDI $118	Pradaxa $110	Exparel $95	INTERSTIM $78	STENDRA $76	Other $274

**Types of Payments**
Education	$6,000
Food and Beverage	$2,845

Biography

Dr. Steve Rivera specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). He speaks Spanish. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Rivera include male incontinence, female incontinence, and robotic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Hawaii Pacific Health. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Henry Ford Hospital.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

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