Mary River, MD

Mary River, MD

Neurology

Speaks

Languages

English

Provider Groups

  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Primary Contact

(208) 302-4200

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Neurology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Saint Alphonsus Neurology Mulvaney

1072 N Liberty St
Ste 303
Boise , ID 83704

Saint Alphonsus Neurology Mulvaney

About

Philosophy of Care

As a doctor I want each patient to know that I develop a care plan for them that is unique to their specific needs. My patients are more than the diagnosis they've been given and I want them to know that I care about their overall well-being.

Conditions Treated

  • Headache
  • High risk stroke & TIA
  • Memory conditions, including dementia and Alzheimer''s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Stroke

Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Medical School:
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Board Certifications

Neurology, Neurology

Provider Groups

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(75 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

146 Reviews

11/05/2024

We will miss Dr. Mary River as she is retiring (good for her!) but wish the best future for her.

10/07/2024

Dr Rivers is compassionate and brilliant. She is able to modify treatment plans to fit my work schedule.

09/30/2024

I enjoyed coming to dr rivers

09/25/2024

Thank you for REALLY listening

09/24/2024

Dr. River explained everything with great detail & understanding! She also listened to my concerns & medical challenges I was continuing to have which was very much appreciated. Her experience & professionalism made me feel I was in good hands!

09/23/2024

We will definitely miss Dr. River, but wish her a well deserved retirement.

09/23/2024

Dr River will be missed very mush after she retires

09/03/2024

Very friendly and courteous.

08/12/2024

Dr. River has become a good friend!

08/05/2024

Dr River is so kind professional and welcoming . She takes plenty of time and answers all of my questions and never makes me feel rushed . She always brings up topics we have talked about in the past and asks about my family . I definitely recommend her and this practice!

07/29/2024

I feel respected in dr River office

05/07/2024

She is trying to find answers to my medical question. Trying to find answer to my questions about pain.

03/25/2024

Very good

03/13/2024

I am looking forward to my next visit with her!

03/11/2024

Dr. River has been my Neurologist for 24 years. She is very compassionate and always listens to me and treats me as a patient and not a number.

02/21/2024

Felt like the Dr. cared about my concerns.

02/07/2024

I've always had excellent care from Dr. River since 2015!

02/06/2024

Dr.Mary River on my behalf is an excellent doctor been seeing her for years now. She's very concerned about one health explains wonderful. I'll highly recommend her to others.

01/30/2024

i appreciate knowing the she will be there to help me when needed

01/16/2024

She was very understanding and compassionate.

01/09/2024

Always top-notch treatment

01/08/2024

Doctor rivers is one of my most favorite doctors. Practice democracy here in the United States in the states that takes them so seriously and shame on anybody who with the I'll try to attack those.

01/02/2024

Very happy with my healthcare here.

12/04/2023

I'm hard of hearing and the medical mask makes it more difficult to understand what is being said.

11/28/2023

She’s great really. But follow up is 6 months while trying to solve problem is upsetting. Not sure she is understanding me.

11/22/2023

we enjoy our time with Dr. River, she is a wonderful Dr. really cares what you have to say

11/17/2023

One of my favorite physicians

11/15/2023

Definitely feel she listens carefully and spends the amount of time necessary.

11/01/2023

Very good docter.

10/28/2023

we are so glad to have Dr. River in our corner.

10/25/2023

Thank you Dr River!

10/22/2023

Great experience!

10/21/2023

No additional notes. My time in Dr.Rivers office is always a pleasent experience despite the usually anxiety inducing reasons for visiting. I appreciate the care that's put into my treatment and the respect I'm given by the staff

09/26/2023

She is the best

09/23/2023

Friendly and professional and makes me feel comfortable.

09/13/2023

I would recommend Dr Rver to any one.

09/06/2023

Dr Rivers is an excellent physician

08/30/2023

Great Doctor , but it takes months to get in and months for gllowup

08/17/2023

I have been at your practice since 2004.

08/11/2023

Awesome doctor!

08/07/2023

Dr. River is always very attentive.

08/02/2023

First visit was exhaustingly long as expected. Dr. Rivers answered our questions. We agreed to minimal test and one drug to start.

07/25/2023

I’ve seen many doctors over the past 4 years…I would say my appointments with Mary have been some of the best encounters with a caring & engaged doctor.

07/25/2023

Excellent care !!

07/22/2023

Dr Rivers explained all options for my diagnosis

07/19/2023

Thorough, attentive, kind, efficient, knowledgable

07/18/2023

Just overall it was a very bad experience, I have a follow up, but I believe I might go somewhere else.

07/02/2023

We were very pleased.

06/30/2023

Again … the very best. She guided my care for over 20 years. She’s the best.

06/27/2023

Felt very comfortable with her. She was very easy to talk with

06/27/2023

A very good Neurology practice. Pay the people who serve the public, and fire the managers who sit in meetings all day.

06/26/2023

she explained everything so we could understand what had happened in the past.

06/24/2023

Dr.River is a great provider she explains to one all well understanding shows much care for my health issues

06/23/2023

Dr River has made a challenging time in my life far less difficult

06/22/2023

Dr. River and her staff were very kind and respectful

06/21/2023

Dr River is very attentive, kind, listens and offers good suggestions

06/20/2023

I felt that I was not included in decisions being made for me,such as still driving or not.

06/18/2023

She is very knowledgeable

06/18/2023

I’ll have more of an opinion after another visit

06/13/2023

Totally satisfied and looking forward to next appointment in September.

06/10/2023

Dr River is Very caring and listens.

06/02/2023

very knowowlable

05/31/2023

I have total confidence with Dr. River

05/25/2023

Very great experiences

05/17/2023

Comfortable and very carring!

05/17/2023

The staff and provider has very good memory for just a once a year appointment and feels like she truly cares

05/16/2023

I feel very confident and positive with this doctor handling my problem.

05/14/2023

Awesome!

05/08/2023

Very professional and handle on using video appointment

05/08/2023

I like the way she talks to her patient

05/07/2023

Again, I will say that my appointments off and start late, and early or both, I get pushed back on reasonable requests , and arch responses to routine questions

05/06/2023

Appreciated her time and patience in explaining everything.

04/13/2023

When answering the questions I didn't have anything to compare it to. Like what an ideal experience looks like. I've I've experienced a lot of things in my life in the medical dand I've just realized that's just the way it is

03/28/2023

I LOVE Dr River

03/10/2023

Dr. Rivers is very professional and treats [name] with kindness and respect. I appreciateI her directness and medical advice. Signed . [name] Spouse, caregiver of patient.

02/23/2023

Everyone helpful and respectful and very caring

02/09/2023

Over the years my interactions with Dr. River has always been exceptional.

02/07/2023

Very timely and considerate.

02/05/2023

Dr River is wonderful. Who will take her place? And will that person be as great?

01/15/2023

The one on one interaction with everyone at the hospital were wonderful to me and made me feel very comfortable.

01/09/2023

I feel safe and cared for, give the woman and her staff a raise!

01/09/2023

I always trust Dr. River’s judgement.

12/30/2022

Dr River listened to me and took the time to explain various aspects of my sleep challenges. She followed up with a lab test to be sure of adequate vitamin intake..

12/19/2022

none

12/12/2022

I felt that I got the information that I needed in order to understand my diagnosis.

12/11/2022

Very good docter took time for me

11/04/2022

Been meeting with Dr. River for a number of years. Always very positive!

11/01/2022

All went well and I feel my needs as a patient were met.

10/28/2022

See them all next year.

10/19/2022

very satisfied wth the staff and the doctor.

10/09/2022

decline

09/24/2022

No

09/12/2022

So happy we found Dr Rivers to help with my TBI

09/01/2022

Dr. River is so caring and knowledgeable. Feel very lucky to have her as my neurologist.

08/26/2022

She was able to help me

08/14/2022

Took the time to explain everything to me.

08/11/2022

I was very happy with the concern that Dr. River shows

08/09/2022

The doctor was excellent! She listened to my needs and suggested a plan which i am now following. She seemed to care about my health needs.

08/08/2022

She seems to be genuinely concerned about my health.

08/08/2022

She treated me like I was lying to her, didn’t have all my reports and pretty much thought all I was there for was to get a disability claim going!

07/17/2022

Excellent!

07/14/2022

Dr River is fantastic. I'm sure the lack of follow up and follow through is clerical in nature somehow.

07/11/2022

Visit was good, maybe a little rushed.

07/11/2022

She is excellent, thorough, and thoughtful about care.

06/21/2022

Very attentive, caring, health of knowledge what's to help.

06/20/2022

Informative and glad my spouse was there also

05/28/2022

Dr Rivers listens to me and explains my questions well. She shows concern doe my well-being.

05/27/2022

Very good.

05/17/2022

My appointments with *Dr. River are always excellent and she always help with the issues I am having. She is an excellent doctor!

05/11/2022

Very good

05/10/2022

As superb as always.

05/03/2022

Great experience

04/21/2022

Same as above

04/20/2022

*Dr. River is absolutely prefect her care, concern and time spent with me are unsurpassed.

04/20/2022

Always a good & productive visit!

04/18/2022

I saw this provider as a specialist not for annual visit

04/08/2022

Excellent - very caring.

04/05/2022

Good interview by nurse. Dr. very aware of problems and willing to change medication -

04/04/2022

I love my doctor she is great.

03/26/2022

See above comment.

03/22/2022

She was very thorough.

03/22/2022

*Dr. River is very thorough, looks back @ my records & includes me in any medical decisions.

03/22/2022

I have been very happy with *Dr. River's services.

03/21/2022

*Dr. Mary River was proficient, respectful & very concerned about my overall care.

03/18/2022

Very satisfied.

03/01/2022

*Dr. River was fantastic. Still awaiting some testing she recommended to be scheduled.

01/25/2022

I trust and respect Dr. River. My current insurance does not cover the cost of seeing her, as she is out of their network. I am paying out of pocket to see her and will continue do that because of her ability to communicate and care that I receive from her. It is money well spent. She is an Excellent physician.

01/18/2022

Reasonably satisfactory -

01/11/2022

*Dr. Rivers is a qualified doctor. I have visited her for 5 years.

01/06/2022

I appreciate and respect *Dr. River very much - her communication skills are outstanding.

10/28/2021

*Dr. Rivers is great. The nurse was great.

10/13/2021

As excellent as always.

10/13/2021

I am very happy with my visit. My physician was very knowledgeable, explained things clearly, I did not feel rushed.

09/29/2021

Dr. River is exceptionally kind, easy to talk with, insightful and observant.

09/27/2021

I like *Dr. Rivers, she is knowledgeable, considerate, compassionate, caring and professional.

09/23/2021

Caring, proactive, thoughtful, competent & kind.

09/23/2021

*Dr. River is very patient oriented. Listened, provided input & made action plan.

09/11/2021

She seemed to want to rush away before I was done asking questions. Answers were not always clear.

08/30/2021

I felt like *Dr. River was not very engaged in finding out why - I was having headaches and the continuous ringing in both ears.

08/26/2021

*Dr. Mary River did a very good job. She answered all of questions and seemed interested in what I had to say.

08/20/2021

Procedure for meeting another doctor unclear. I understood it would be that day and waited 40 min. in waiting room. Then I had to call office back to find out how this was going to happen.

07/28/2021

She has been my neurologist for quite a few years and she knows me well. She has been extremely helpful.

07/28/2021

Dr. River is a true professional. She is thorough and really explains things well. I am very confident that I am getting the best care available.

07/15/2021

It was an excellent experience, very informative. She was very timely with information.

06/29/2021

Very thorough at explaining everything and suggesting options to move forward as I felt comfortable.

06/28/2021

Usually very good with no problems.
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