Dr. Hector Rivera-Melo graduated from the Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) in 2009 with a doctorate in chiropractic (DC), and shortly after began a residency in diagnostic imaging there. Dr. Rivera-Melo completed his residency and was awarded the title of Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiologists (DACBR) in 2012. In 2017 he obtained his certificate in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound (RMSK) Dr. Rivera-Melo has authored several radiology related articles and lectured nationally and internationally on various radiology topics. He is currently the Director for the Center of Diagnostic Imaging, head radiologist and Associate Professor at SCU, where he teaches several radiology courses.

DC, California, United States, DC 31621, Active, 2010, September 2024

DC, Illinois, United States, 038.012106, Active, 2011, July 2026

Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement, Registered in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (RMSK), Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal, 172210, 2017-01-01, 2024-12-31

American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, Diplomate, Radiology, 314, 2012-10-26, 2025-12-31

California Department of Public Health, Radiography Supervisor and Operator Permit, Radiology, RHC00169932 , 2012-04-30, 2019-04-30

Yoga Alliance, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200), Yoga, 192299, 2016-04-23, 2017-12-31

Type: Residency, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Diagnostic Imaging, Musculoskeletal, Whittier, California, United States, January 2010, December 2012

2010 - 2012

Diagnostic Imaging Resident, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, United States

LACC Clinical Student Radiology Clerkship, Radiology Clerkship May 2020, Ongoing

Fall 2015 - Summer 2016

Faculty Grit Award, 2016, Southern California University of Health Sciences

Fall 2016 - Summer 2017

Lindsey Rowe Memorial W.A.G Award, 2016, American Chiropractic College of Radiology, The recipient of this award has demonstrates superior ability to observe, recognize and interpret radiologic data. This was accomplished to a degree beyond that of mere mortals. In other words, this individual "Wild Ass Guessed" their way to victory

Fall 2023 - Summer 2024

Lindsey Rowe Memorial W.A.G Award, 2023, American Chiropractic College of Radiology, The recipient of this award has demonstrates superior ability to observe, recognize and interpret radiologic data. This was accomplished to a degree beyond that of mere mortals. In other words, this individual "Wild Ass Guessed" their way to victory

Fall 2013 - Ongoing

American Chiropractic College of Radiology, January 2013, PRESENT , The ACCR is a professional association of board-certified chiropractic radiologists. The membership is a diverse group of practitioners with varied interests within radiology and chiropractic practice, but with the common goal of ensuring the safe and effective use of radiologic procedures in healthcare.

Fall 2011 - Ongoing

Radiologic Society of North America, September 2011, PRESENT , The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is a non-profit organization that represents professionals spanning the full breadth of radiologic subspecialties in more than 150 countries around the world.

RSNA provides high-quality educational resources, including continuing education credits toward physicians’ certification maintenance, host the world’s largest radiology conference and publish six top peer-reviewed journals: Radiology, RadioGraphics, Radiology: Artificial Intelligence, Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging, Radiology: Imaging Cancer and Radiology Advances.

RSNA is dedicated to building the future of our profession, whether that's through our Research & Education Foundation, which has funded $78 million in grants since its inception, our solutions to support standards development or educational outreach to low-resource nations.

Musculoskeletal Radiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology