I did not have a good experience with Dr. Rivadene...

I did not have a good experience with Dr. Rivadeneyra. Had major swelling and pain in my right knee and did physical therapy for 3 months. Went back for my check-up and asked for an MRI as it was not improving and 3 Physical Therapists said I had signs & symptoms of a torn meniscus. He said to me "I never want to see you here again unless you are in extreme pain and then I'll give you a cortisone shot." Who says that to a patient? At first I thought he was kidding but he wasn't. He said that with people my age this is very common and to go enjoy my life. Really? I can't even bend my knee, can't exercise and was in pain; he is very dismissive. So I went to another doctor and explained my problem. He immediately scheduled an MRI and I have a horizontal tear in my meniscus. I knew it as after 3 months I was not getting better. My new doctor drained the fluid from my knee, gave me a cortisone shot and I am doing much better. I can now bend my knee without stiffness and the swelling went away. I do not recommend Dr. Riva, he is far too busy to really care about you, and he may tell you not to come back again; so I didn't and received better care with a second opinion. I normally don't write reviews but just want to save you the time and physical and emotional pain of seeing him.