
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Newborns (0-28 days)
- Infants (ages 0-18 months)
- Toddlers (ages 18 months – 3)
- Children (ages 4 - 11)
- Adolescents (ages 12-18)
- Adults (ages 19 - 65)
- Geriatrics (>65)
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Elvira Rios
Elvira Rios, MD, has over three decades of experience as a family medicine physician ñ and she's loved every moment.
"I have lived my true passion by being able to practice medicine," said Dr. Rios, who sees patients at Methodist Physicians Clinic. "Caring for people from birth to the end of life. Going along with their life journeys and their ups and downs. Being there to guide them, educate them and help them make decisions so they can take care of themselves, that's an amazing thing."
Dr. Rios, whose first language is Spanish, especially enjoys women's health, helping patients manage diabetes and heart disease, performing minor procedures like skin biopsies and laceration repair, and exploring how genetic testing can help patients maximize preventive care.
She's proud to be part of Methodist and its commitment to showing each patient The Meaning of Care.
"We have the same core values," she said. "If you provide technology, resources and the highest standard of quality care, you protect communities and make them better. That's what The Meaning of Care means."
Dr. Rios is from Puerto Rico but has called Omaha home for over 30 years. Outside of work, she likes hiking, cycling, traveling and spending time with her two children and longtime friends.
Ratings & Reviews
Ratings and reviews are available after a Methodist-employed provider has a minimum of 30 returned surveys in the last year.
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Locations
- Methodist Physicians Clinic - Hawthorne Court
- 17675 Welch Plaza, Omaha, NE 68135
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- phone: 402-354-7600
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Creighton University, 1994
- Internship: Institution Not Present, 1986
- Medical School: San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, 1985
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1994
Insurance
- Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare Assure Premier (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna NHN
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- Ambetter Health
- American Health Plans of Iowa ISNP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Access (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Connect (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Secure (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska NEtwork Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Network Blue Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Select Blue Choice
- Carelon Behavioral Health (MJE Only)
- Coventry Workers' Compensation
- Elite Choice
- First Health
- HealthSmart PPO
- HealthSmart Workers' Compensation
- Humana Full Access (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
- Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
- HumanaChoice (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Giveback (PPO)
- Immanuel Pathways PACE IA
- Immanuel Pathways PACE NE
- Iowa Total Care IA Medicaid
- Medica Choice National (PPO)
- Medica Elevate
- Medica Insure
- Medica Medicare Advantage Solution
- Medica Medicare Cost Prime Solution
- Midlands Choice Network
- Midwest Alliance Network
- Molina IA Medicaid
- Molina IA Medicare Advantage
- Molina NE Medicaid
- Molina NE Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan (PHCS not Included)
- Nebraska Furniture Mart - Centivo TPA
- Nebraska Total Care NE Medicaid
- NX Health Network (dba Valenz Access)
- O'Hara Workers' Compensation
- Progyny (participating providers: Carolyn Doherty, Christopher Corder, John Bishay, Jusdson Davies, Brett Hill, Jon Morton)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare AARP MA Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA from UHC NE-0002 (PPO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO)
- United Healthcare Allsavers
- United Healthcare Core
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Group MA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Group MA (PPO)
- United Healthcare NE Individual Exchange Benefit Plan
- United Healthcare NE Medicaid
- United Healthcare Nexus ACO
- United Healthcare of the River Valley
- United Healthcare Optum VA CCN
- United Healthcare Surest
- Wellcare Medicare Advantage
- Wellmark Blue (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark Alliance Select (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Access (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Choice (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Avera (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced (PPO)
- Wellmark Classic Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark IA Hawk-I (HMO)
- Wellpoint IA Medicaid
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage DSNP
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
471 ratings, 74 reviewsThe Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients who are treated in outpatient or hospital settings may receive different surveys that are not included in this Patient Experience Rating. The volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
I feel that Dr. Rios is very thorough and always explains what and why during my exam.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
Dr Rios does a great job listening and giving information regarding treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
Dr Rios shows genuine concern and remembered details from our last visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Rios is the absolute best doctor. She is super smart, straightforward, and a little spicy!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr. Rios and her staff were kind and caring. After my exam, Dr. Rios went over the treatment course and addressed my questions. She advised that if I saw certain symptoms develop over the holiday, I should seek urgent/emergency care. I left feeling less anxious and confident that I received the appropriate care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Dr Rios sat down and answered all my questions and talked through everything. She truly listens and cares!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
LOVE DR. RIOS. The best ever!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
I'm happy Dr. Rios was referred to me! I will be moving to Omaha in the next year & will continue to use Dr. Rios as my primary physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Rios has excellent bedside manner. Very thorough. Listens to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr Rios is my very favorite doctor. She is always very professional but easy to talk to and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
I love Dr Rios. She has been my primary care physician for many years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
They are outstanding, caring, and so nice. They really care about you and they make sure you are happy when you leave.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Dr Rios is a sincere caring physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Dr.Rios and her entire staff are the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr Rios is the most compassionate physician! She always takes time to listen and truly cares about my life!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Dr. Rios has been my doctor for many many years. I often have to wait longer than expected to see her. But she knows me as a patient and has always given me excellent care and advice so it's very much worth waiting to see her. She's a very caring and knowledgeable Dr. And I wouldn't want it any other way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr Rios is excellent in her care for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Its refreshing to have your doc spend adequate time with you nowadays. Dr Rios makes me feel she sincerely cares about me and I appreciate that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr Rios is very detailed in explaining my health questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
I'm blessed to have Dr. Rios as my doctor! Her knowledge and care allow me to feel safe to ask any questions I may have. She is absolutely spectacular!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
I LOVE Dr Rios. She listens, she explains, she cares. I recommend her at every opportunity.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Outstanding. Dr. Rios is wonderful at what she does !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr Rios is a wonderful and caring physician. She listens to concerns of the patient and is thorough in her explanations. She spends the necessary time and never makes the patient feels rushed.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Very personable,listens and treats me as a friend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
The nurse who drew my blood was an expert! I didn't feel a thing and she was very nice! Dr. Rios is the best doctor around! She really cares about me and I feel like she's my good friend!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Nurse Mandy was very pleasant and friendly and has very good people skills as well as knowledgeable in her profession!Dr. Rios is always a pleasure to see and is very thorough in her examination as well as answering my questions and not making me feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr Rios is the best!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
I have been seeing Dr. Elvira Rios for years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr Rios takes the time to listen and she cares and is very concern. She's an amazing doctor and that's why I have been with her 25 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Dr Rios showed a great deal of interest in our concerns and questions. We left feeling confident that we got quality care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Dr. Rios is very knowledgeable and shows a true interest in my wellbeing. I would be lost without her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Dr. Rios is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Dr Rios is excellent. Would not go to any one else Would recommend her to any one that needed a Caring Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Dr Rios and her team are fantastic. I feel cared for and listened to at every visit!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
I have gone to Dr Rios for 30 + years and she is absolutely the best, excellent care and helps with any issues. Takes time to personally know you and care about everything that is bothering you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
There's a reason we've never switched our PCM. Our whole family absolutely loves Dr Rios and she's taken phenomenal care of all of us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr Rios has been my physician for 18 years and she is truly the best. I have recommended her to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr Rios is just amazing. Been with her several decades.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Dr. Rios is always concerned and caring. She will let me know the best thing for me and help me understand what I need to do. If I don't understand she will explain it to me so I do "get it". Very through and caring. I ALWAYS recommend her!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Dr.Rios is a very intelligent and competent physician. I have full confidence in her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
I have been with Dr. Rios for over 10 years. She's friendly and listened to all my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Es una extraordinaria doctora y muy amable, muy profesional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Dr.Rios is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Dr Rios listens, asks questions and explains her thoughts very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
She has been my doctor for many years and has always been very compassionate and caring. I always look forward to seeing her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Love Dr Rio's and her staff. They are the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
Dr Rios has been my provider for many years and has always been a caring person. She listen to me as well as give me good advice and I never feel rushed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Dr Rios and team are very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Dr Rios is very thorough and I'm thankful for her! She is a fabulous doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Doctor Rios is the absolute best doctor I've ever had! She is thorough, she is knowledgeable and can relate to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Dr. Rios has been our family GP for over 30 years and has always been very caring and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr. Rios is simply the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr. Rios is very thoughtful and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Dr. Rios is THE BEST, have gone to her for years, and have always had the best treatment!! Her staff is also a great group of ladies!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
I knew Dr Rios professionally so yrs ago when I need to find a new physician choosing her was easy. She listens, she cares & is a great diagnostician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Rios always explains things in terms you can understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2025
Dr. Rios was very helpful to figure out which treatment plan to pursue
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
She is the best caring doctor I know!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
I have been seeing Dr Rios for over 10 years, she's wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
I have been with Dr. Rios for nearly 10 years! She is very thorough!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
Dr Rios is a fantastic physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Dr Rios is a caring physician and knowledgeable. It is a blessing to have such a compassionate physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Love Dr Rios, been with her for years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
I love Dr Rios!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
I have been with Dr. Rios for more than 25yrs. She is compassionate, caring, always does whatever it takes to make sure you get the best care you need. There isn't a better Dr than Dr. Rios. I will never leave her!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr Rios is the best,very relatable and extremely intelligent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Dr .Rios is incredible! She is very intelligent and always explains why/what she is doing. She is never too busy to return your call if needed. She is. Very kind and you always know your health is her priority. You will live to 200 if she has her way!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Dr Rios did excellent. I was in and out of the office within 30 minutes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Dr Rios is wonderful!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
I like going to Dr Rios because she is a very caring person and doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Dr Rios is outstanding. I have been going to her for 36 years. She is very caring about you and your issues. Will do everything it takes to heal you. She is adorable and very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Dr rios and staff are amazing and give great explanation!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
I like Dr rios so much I asked her not to ever retire