About Dr. Hector Rivera-Melo

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Dr. Hector Rivera-Melo

Dr. Hector Rivera-Melo

Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr Hector Rivera-Melo, DC, DACBR has a thriving passion for teaching Radiology. Dr. Rivera-Melo has been a dedicated member of Southern California University of Health Sciences. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the diagnosis department and is a member of the SCU diagnostic imaging consultation group.

Education

    Postgraduate

  • Southern California University of Health Sciences - Whittier, CA

    - Diagnostic Imaging Residency/ Diplomate Program (DACBR): Jan. 2010 – Dec. 2012

    • Graduate

  • Southern California University of Health Sciences - Whittier, CA

    - Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) summa cum laude: Sept. 2006 – Dec. 2009

    • Undergraduate

  • University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL

    - Undergraduate Studies in Biology: Sept. 2002 - May 2006

Licenses and Certifications

  • Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiologists: 314
  • Illinois Chiropractic License: 038012106
  • California Radiography X-Ray Supervisor and Operator Permit: RHC0016932
  • California Chiropractic License: DC 31621
  • Graston Technique Module 1: Completion of Basic Training
  • Limited Radiology Technology Program: Certificate issued by National University of Health Sciences

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor/Clinical Radiologist, Southern California University of Health Sciences - Jan 2013 - Present

    - Lead Instructor: Diagnostic Imaging Concepts.

    - University Health Center: Diagnostic imaging interpretation (X-ray, MRI, CT).

    - Assistant Instructor: Normal Radiographic Anatomy, Image Interpretation I and II, Radiographic Positioning and Technology.
  • Radiologist/Owner, Healthy Life Imaging - Aug. 2012 – Present

    - Private Reading Practice: Diagnostic imaging interpretation (X-ray, MRI, CT).
  • Diagnostic Imaging Resident, Southern California University of Health Sciences - Jan. 2010 – Dec. 2012

    - Instructor and developer of the Radiology Clerkship for Los Angeles College of Chiropractic interns.

    - Creation, maintenance and digitization of normal and pathologic diagnostic imaging student library.

    - Lecturing and leading laboratory classes for graduate students including normal radiographic anatomy, radiology interpretation, advanced imaging and clinical decision making, radiology physics and - radiographic positioning and factoring.

    - Obtaining and interpreting imaging studies for the Southern California University of Health Sciences Whittier Health Center.

    - Imaging consultation services for Whittier Health Center clinicians.

    - Writing and organizing of numerous research projects for presentation and publication purposes.

    - Weekly attendance of musculoskeletal imaging training with the University of Southern California, Los Angeles County Medical Center Musculoskeletal Radiologists. Attended Jan. 2010 - 2012.

    - Monthly attendance of rheumatology imaging conference with Debra Forrester, M.D. at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles County Medical Center. Attended Jan. 2010 - 2012.

    - Attendance of the neurosurgery grand rounds at the University of California Irvine Medical Center. Aug. 2012.
  • Radiology Fellowship training with Dr. Terry Yochum DC, DACBR - July 2012

    - Weeklong intensive study under the direct supervision of the director of the Rocky Mountain Chiropractic Radiological Center in Denver, CO.
  • Radiology Fellowship training with Dr. John Taylor DC, DACBR - June 2012

    - Weeklong intensive study under the direct supervision of the coordinator of diagnostic imaging in the chiropractic program at D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY.
  • Preceptorship training with Dr. Mark Cincotta, DC - Sep - Dec 2009

    - Full time chiropractic internship under the direct supervision of the team doctor for BMC Pro Cycling Team.
  • Chiropractic assistant at Cermak Chiropractic Clinic - 2002 - 2006

    - Part time chiropractic assistant under the direct supervision of the clinic director.

Research Experience

  • American College of Chiropractic Radiologists Conference, Oct. 2011 “Case Study: Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma” H RiveraMelo. Minneapolis, MN Podium Presentation
  • American College of Chiropractic Radiologists Conference, Oct. 2011 “Exchange Case: Accessory Spleen” J Bedle, H RiveraMelo. Minneapolis, MN Case Presentation
  • Southern California University of Health Sciences Extravaganza, Jul. 2010 “Case Study: Meniscal Bucket Handle Tear” H RiveraMelo, M, Eurich. Long Beach, CA Poster Presentation

Classes Taught / Lectures

  • Radiographic Positioning and Technology
  • Normal Radiographic Anatomy
  • Diagnostic Imaging Concepts
  • Diagnostic Imaging of the Chest and Abdomen
  • Image Interpretation I and II
  • NBCE Part II-III Review Lectures

    - Normal Radiographic Anatomy and Normal Variants

    - X-ray Physics and Protection

    - Chest and Abdomen Imaging
  • NBCE Part IV Review Lecture

Awards and Recognitions

  • Distinguished Fellow International Chiropractors Association
  • Distinguished Service Awards, International Chiropractors Association 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
  • Representative Assemblyman of the Year, International Chiropractors Association 1995
  • Guest Lecturer, Palmer Chiropractic College West
  • Guest Lecturer, Life Chiropractic College West

Service and Recognitions

  • Volunteer faculty advisor for the Radiology and Technology Students Club at the Southern California University of Health Sciences (2011-2012)
  • Los Angeles Derby Dolls volunteer health care contributor (2009)
  • California AIDS Life cycle volunteer health care contributor (2008-2009)
  • Southern California University of Health Sciences Associated Student Body Representative (2007-2009)
  • Delta Tau Alpha: Recognition of scholastic excellence (2007)
  • Helping Hands for Humanity volunteer health care contributor (2006-2007)
  • Mindlin Book Scholarship: SCU (2006)
  • President’s Award Program: UIC (2002)

Memberships and Affiliations

  • American Chiropractic College of Radiology
  • Radiological Society of North America
  • American Red Cross
  • Radiologists Without Borders
  • Delta Tau Alpha, International Fraternity of the Healing Arts

References

  • Matthew Eurich, DC, DACBR:
    Director of Diagnostic Imaging at Southern California University of Health Sciences
    Phone: (562) 947-8755 x 435
    Email: mattheweurich@scuhs.edu
  • Curtis Yomtob, DC, DACBR:
    Associate Professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences
    Phone: (562) 947-8755 x 540
    Email: curtisyomtob@scuhs.edu
  • Todd Knudsen, DC, DACBR:
    Vice President of Academic Affairs at Southern California University of Health Sciences.
    Phone: (562) 947-8755 x 305
    Email: toddknudsen@scuhs.edu
  • John Bassano, DC, DACBR:
    Head of Diagnostic Imaging at New Zealand College of Chiropractic
    Phone: + 64 9 526 6789
    Email: john.bassano@nzchiro.co.nz
  • Jamie Bedle, DC, DACBR:
    Assistant Professor at New York College of Chiropractic
    Phone: (800) 234-6922 x 3427
    Email: jbedle@nycc.edu