Terms of Use

Last updated: August 27, 2026

By using rivasurgerycenter.com, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

This site is not medical advice

The content on this website is general information about RIVA Surgery Center and the procedures performed here. It is not medical advice, and it does not create a physician-patient relationship.

Do not use this website to diagnose or treat a health problem. Always talk to your physician or another qualified health provider about any medical question.

If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Do not use this website to report an emergency.

Do not send medical information through this website

Email and web forms are not secure. Please do not send us medical information, test results, or details about your condition through this website or by email. Call us instead.

If you send information through this site anyway, you do so understanding that it is not a secure channel.

Physician information

Physicians who perform procedures at RIVA Surgery Center are independent practitioners. They are not employees of RIVA Surgery Center. Information about a physician on this site is provided for your convenience and is not a recommendation or a guarantee of any outcome.

Physician ownership

RIVA Surgery Center is owned in part by physicians who perform procedures here. A written disclosure of physician ownership is provided to every patient in advance of their procedure, as required by federal regulation. You have the right to choose another provider, and your physician will refer you to one if you prefer.

Links to other websites

This site may link to websites we do not operate. We are not responsible for their content, their accuracy, or their privacy practices. A link is not an endorsement.

Content ownership

The content on this site — text, images, logos, and design — is owned by Santa Barbara North County ASC, LLC or used with permission. You may view and print pages for your own personal, non-commercial use. Please do not reproduce, republish, or distribute the content without written permission.

No warranty

We work to keep this site accurate and current, but we do not guarantee that it is free of errors or that it will always be available. The site is provided “as is.”

Changes

We may update these terms. The date at the top shows when they last changed. Continuing to use the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact

Questions about these terms: info@rivasurgerycenter.com · (510) 513-5747