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Hospital Resident
Biography
Hometown(s): Camagüey, Cuba & Miami, FL
Clinical interests: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (breast reconstruction, microsurgery)
Professional interests: medical education, understanding the intersection of social determinants of health and health equity in surgery.
Hobbies: running, dancing, cooking, and spending time with my family and dog.
Last Updated on February 02, 2026.
Education & Training
- MD
- Boston University School of Medicine
- BS
- Tufts University, Biology & Child Development
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Frequent collaborators of Rachel Rivero's published research.
Publications Timeline
A big-picture view of Rachel Rivero's research output by year.
David Stitelman, MD
Micha Sam Brickman Raredon, MD, PhD
Sophie E. Edelstein, MPH
Allison M. Greaney, PhD
Connor Haynes
W. Mark Saltzman, PhD
9Publications
117Citations
Publications
2026
Epithelial Reprogramming and Transition during Pulmonary Bioengineering.
Mizoguchi S, Lee V, Kim H, Edelstein SE, Wang N, Gracia MT, Danelski C, Haynes C, Rivero R, Stitelman D, Obata T, Greaney AM, Tsuchiya T, Kyriakides TR, Kaminski N, Raredon MSB. Epithelial Reprogramming and Transition during Pulmonary Bioengineering. BioRxiv 2026 PMID: 41659587, DOI: 10.64898/2026.01.24.701406.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2025
Altered Epithelial-Mesenchymal Progenitor States Lead to Matrix Deposition, Tissue Inflammation, and Transitional Epithelial State in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Rivero R, Edelstein S, Haynes C, Mizoguchi S, Wang N, Saltzman M, Stitelman D, Raredon M. Altered Epithelial-Mesenchymal Progenitor States Lead to Matrix Deposition, Tissue Inflammation, and Transitional Epithelial State in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Fetal And Pediatric Pathology 2025, 44: 551-572. PMID: 41246903, PMCID: PMC13014129, DOI: 10.1080/15513815.2025.2585371.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsCongenital diaphragmatic herniaEpithelial-mesenchymal transitionAlveolar type 1Lung hypoplasiaDiaphragmatic herniaMesenchymal progenitorsNormal lungEpithelial-mesenchymal transition scoresFetal rat lungFibrotic lung diseaseDistal epithelial cellsPulmonary hypertensionMesenchymal-like characteristicsEpithelial-like characteristicsTissue inflammationSingle cell RNA sequencingLung diseaseAT2 cellsSaccular stageMesenchymal characteristicsRat lungEpithelial cellsPlasticity markersExtracellular matrixInflammatory signalingDisparities in Breast Cancer–related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review of Inequities and Barriers in Care
Mattia A, Hadzimustafic N, Rivero R, Oh S, Bach K, Brown S, Haykal S. Disparities in Breast Cancer–related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review of Inequities and Barriers in Care. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2025, 13: e6935. PMID: 40606803, PMCID: PMC12212850, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000006935.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsConceptsBreast cancer-related lymphedemaCancer-related lymphedemaSystematic reviewValidity of patient-reported outcome measuresLow-incomeEducation levelSelf-EfficacyPatient-reported outcome measuresBreast cancer survivorsHealthcare provider diagnosisPatient self-efficacyLifelong self-managementSelf-care educationRural geographical locationResidents of rural regionsRisk associated with young ageLow educational levelLow socioeconomic statusPreferred Reporting ItemsNon-white womenMeta-analyses guidelinesAccess to treatmentInadequate providersRandomized Controlled TrialsSurvivorship support
2024
Evaluating Operative Exposure for Medical Students in the Era of Virtual Learning: A Single-Institution Experience
Rivero R, Brown L, Flom E, Morton C, Esdaille C, Jernigan E, Lui F, Stitelman D. Evaluating Operative Exposure for Medical Students in the Era of Virtual Learning: A Single-Institution Experience. Journal Of Surgical Education 2024, 81: 1346-1351. PMID: 39163718, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2024.07.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeneral surgery casesSurgical casesSurgery casesOperating roomSurgical clerkshipSingle-institution experienceMedical studentsClerkship studentsOperating room casesTertiary centerSurgical electivesSurgery exposureInguinal herniaLung cancerSurgical rotationGeneral surgerySurgical teamSkin cancerSurgical specialtiesClinical trainingOperative exposureRoom experienceClerkship directorsClerkshipCancerPrenatal Therapy for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Myelomeningocele: Advances in Particle-Based Delivery
Rivero, R., Stitelman, D.H. Prenatal Therapy for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Myelomeningocele: Advances in Particle-Based Delivery. Curr Stem Cell Rep 10, 51–57 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40778-024-00237-8Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2022
Case report of congenital intestinal malrotation in an adult discovered three months status-post appendectomy.
Glosser LD, Lombardi CV, Knauss HM, Rivero R, Liu S, Jones TJ. Case report of congenital intestinal malrotation in an adult discovered three months status-post appendectomy. International Journal Of Surgery Case Reports 2022, 91: 106795. PMID: 35086046, PMCID: PMC8802004, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.106795.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Long-term social dysfunction after trauma: What is the prevalence, risk factors, and associated outcomes?
Herrera-Escobar JP, Rivero R, Apoj M, Geada A, Villanyi M, Blake D, Nehra D, Velmahos G, Kaafarani HMA, Salim A, Haider AH, Kasotakis G. Long-term social dysfunction after trauma: What is the prevalence, risk factors, and associated outcomes? Surgery 2019, 166: 392-397. PMID: 31104807, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2019.04.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsLonger hospital stayAfrican American raceHospital stayPost-traumatic stress disorderRisk factorsLogistic regression modelsFunctional limitationsSocial dysfunctionLower educationStress disorderBackward logistic regression modelStepwise backward logistic regression modelMultiple logistic regression modelPast psychiatric illnessIndependent risk factorSocial functioningLower mean ageRegression modelsMechanical ventilationMultivariable analysisMean agePsychiatric illnessMedicaid beneficiariesLevel IDysfunctionLower education and income predict worse long-term outcomes after injury.
Herrera-Escobar JP, Seshadri AJ, Rivero R, Toppo A, Al Rafai SS, Scott JW, Havens JM, Velmahos G, Kasotakis G, Salim A, Haider AH, Nehra D. Lower education and income predict worse long-term outcomes after injury. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2019, 87: 104-110. PMID: 31033884, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002329.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsLong-term outcomesWorse long-term outcomesPosttraumatic stress disorderWork/schoolLow educational levelChronic painSocioeconomic statusEducational levelLevel I trauma centerPoor long-term outcomesInjury Severity ScoreLow socioeconomic statusLogistic regression modelsIndividual socioeconomic statusLower SES statusMost patientsBlunt injuryTrauma patientsTrauma centerHigh morbidityMean ageFunctional statusSeverity scoreDifferent socioeconomic measuresFunctional limitations
2014
The Drosophila Werner exonuclease participates in an exonuclease-independent response to replication stress.
Bolterstein E, Rivero R, Marquez M, McVey M. The Drosophila Werner exonuclease participates in an exonuclease-independent response to replication stress. Genetics 2014, 197: 643-52. PMID: 24709634, PMCID: PMC4063921, DOI: 10.1534/genetics.114.164228.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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