Homero Rivas, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM

Homero Rivas, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM

Homero Rivas is a Professor of Surgery and Associate Dean of Innovation and the Future at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai.123 He is a highly accomplished surgeon and educator with extensive experience in the field of medicine.

Professional Experience and Education

• Professor of Surgery and Associate Dean of Innovation and the Future at MBRU123
• Received his medical degree (MD) and completed his surgical training1
• Holds an MBA degree1
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)1
• Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS)1
• Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM)1

Digital Health Advocacy

Rivas is a strong advocate for digital health and innovation in healthcare. He actively promotes the use of mobile health (mHealth) technologies, wearables, and digital health solutions to improve patient outcomes and reduce the cost of care.4

Social Media Presence

Rivas maintains an active presence on social media, particularly on Twitter, where he shares his insights and engages with the healthcare community under the handle @mHealthSurgeon.4