Doctor of Dental Surgery
Caracas, Venezuela. Earned his DDS and practiced dentistry before pursuing specialty training in the United States.
Meet your anesthesiologist
Dr. José Rivero, DDS: Board-Certified Dental Anesthesiologist
Dr. Jose Rivero is a board-certified dental anesthesiologist and the owner of Metropolitan Dental Anesthesia. He brings anesthesia care directly into dental offices across New York City, Westchester County, Nassau County and Suffolk County — so patients can receive the treatment they need from the dentist they already trust, with a dedicated anesthesia specialist at their side.
Board-certified since 2019Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesiology
5.0 on GoogleBased on 68 public reviews
Mobile practiceWe come to your dental office
Biography
Six years of formal postgraduate training behind every anesthetic.
Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Dr. Rivero earned his dental degree there and practiced dentistry before continuing his postgraduate training in the United States.
His path to board certification ran through six years of formal, accredited postgraduate training: two years in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at the University of Connecticut, one year with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department at Jacobi Medical Center, and a three-year Dental Anesthesiology residency at Jacobi Medical Center in collaboration with Albert Einstein College of Medicine — where he served as Chief Resident during his second and part of his third year.
That residency included rotations in cardiology, emergency medicine, internal medicine, pulmonology, adult and pediatric intensive care, and orofacial pain. He also provided anesthesia for patients with special needs at the Rose F. Kennedy Center, experience that continues to shape his practice.
Dr. Rivero became a Diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology in 2019. Since 2020 he has served as an attending at Saint Barnabas Hospital, teaching residents across dental anesthesiology, general dentistry, pediatric dentistry and oral surgery. He previously taught periodontology residents at Columbia University. He maintains current ACLS, PALS and BLS certifications.
Today, through Metropolitan Dental Anesthesia, Dr. Jose Rivero provides mobile anesthesia care — IV sedation and office-based general anesthesia — for adults, children and patients with special needs, in dental offices across downstate New York. The practice holds a 5.0 rating across 68 Google reviews.
“He cared for my daughter perfectly before, during and after her surgery. Would highly recommend!”— Dina V.
“He was passionate, understanding and explained the procedure… it was a pleasure to have Dr. Rivero by my side.”— Gary S.
“Dr Rivero made me feel very relaxed and comfortable in a situation that was extremely difficult for me. I highly recommend Dr Rivero and his team.”— Nancy C.
Training path
From Caracas to board certification.
Each stage of Dr. Rivero's training added a layer to the anesthesia care he provides today — from general dentistry to hospital surgery to full-time anesthesia.
Advanced Education in General Dentistry
University of Connecticut. Two years of advanced general dentistry residency, building the comprehensive clinical foundation behind his anesthesia planning.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Jacobi Medical Center. One year with the OMFS department, training in hospital-based surgical care and the airway management it demands.
Dental Anesthesiology residency
Jacobi Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Three years focused entirely on anesthesia — including rotations in cardiology, emergency medicine, intensive care and orofacial pain, and special-needs anesthesia at the Rose F. Kennedy Center. Chief Resident in his second and part of his third year.
Board certification & teaching
Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesiology (2019). Attending at Saint Barnabas Hospital since 2020, teaching residents across four programs; previously taught periodontology residents at Columbia University.
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How Dr. Rivero's anesthesia care works.
Metropolitan Dental Anesthesia is mobile — Dr. Rivero comes to the dental office, so patients never have to change dentists to receive anesthesia care.
For referring dentists
Bring board-certified anesthesia into your office
Partner with Dr. Rivero →Pediatric dental anesthesia
Calm, monitored care for children
Pediatric care →Special-needs dental anesthesia
Experienced care shaped at the Rose F. Kennedy Center
Special-needs care →Service areas
NYC, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties
Coverage map →Begin the conversation
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HoursMonday–Sunday · 7:00 AM–7:00 PM