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Samantha Rivard, MD

Colorectal Surgeon


About

Dr. Rivard specializes in colorectal surgery. She received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed general surgery residency at the University of Michigan in 2023, followed by a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. Her research interests include improving care quality and quality of life of colorectal patients, especially rectal cancer patients and patients with ostomies. Dr. Rivard is Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

  • Administrative Title

    Assistant Professor of Surgery, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

  • Residency

    General Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School

  • Fellowship

    Colon and Rectal Surgery, UMass Chan Medical School

  • Education

    Medical University of South Carolina, 2016

  • Board Certifications

    General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery