Very helpful. He Did a couple different surgeries on my foot that turned out well. I will be going back to see him soon for a new problem.

Submitted July 18, 2021

I've been going to Dr. Rivard since the 80s. Would not think of going to anyone else even though he is not on my insurance plan.

Submitted April 4, 2016

My experience was not like most listed here. I heard the doctor speaking with foul language disrespect, dropping the f bomb, saying GD, being rude to patients and to me as a patient. He cursed constantly, cursing Obamacare, told one patient he wasn't going to do a G D 5000 foot surgery on her and let Obama care pay him a 100. Several comments like that. It was so bad I thought I was being punked. I do not recommend. I am not a person that normally sits back and takes what I heard in that office but I was in a state of shock. He never touched my feet until he decided I needed shots. Never examined me and after shots took X-rays. When he walked in the room with the needle I asked what it was (meaning what are you giving me)..he said "it's a GD needle what do you think it is? Not a good experience at all. I will never be back there again.

Submitted Feb. 10, 2016

my husband, jim, had problems with his feet swelling and painful and ot times could barely walk. after several trips to koc with several x-rays and hearing they didn't know what was wrong, i told him to see dr. rivard. i had seen him several times for toenail problems. my husband had no insurance, as he owned his own business, and dr rivard only charged him $50 for an office visit and looked at his x-rays and told him he had bone fragments in his feet , probably from an old basketball injury. he also was suffering from gout. he was able to tell jim right off what his problem was and was very helpful, financially, in taking care of him. he was so pleasent and caring and we had every confidence in him. recently, my son hurt his foot and i took him to dr rivard and we got the same wonderful treatment we had gotten yrs before. the staff was excellent and showed compassion. i would recommend dr rivard to anyone. i would never go anywhere else.

Submitted Aug. 15, 2013

Dr. Rivard fixed my.fat, ugly, bone spur ridden feet so that I can wear sandals...he's a good guy!

Submitted May 6, 2013

Dr. Rivard and his staff do a great job! I have seen him several times for pain in my heels and, most recently, hobbled in because of my left foot. You can have 100 percent confidence in the fact he can diagnosis the problem and knows how to correct it. Do not suffer or let something get worse. Let him take a look -- and you will be glad you did. I know for sure that I am.

Submitted April 25, 2013

Dr. Rivard was very efficient. He took care of my ingrown toenail immediately. I'm very appreciative of not only him but the staff as well. Everyone was helpful and curteous! Thanks Again!

Submitted July 10, 2012

The dr was to help me with a foot problem but due to the unhelpful staff it never happened

Submitted April 21, 2012

Rivard is the best in knoxville for foot and ankle

Submitted July 31, 2011

Dr. Rivard is a very caring doctor. He takes the time to listen to my questions. He tries everything possible to ease my discomfort. I recommend him to everyone.

Submitted Jan. 3, 2011