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Dr. Fernando Rivera, MD

Family Medicine* Age 83
Dr. Fernando Rivera, MD
3.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Fernando Rivera, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Lake Station, IN.
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Dr. Fernando Rivera, MD

Family Medicine* Age 83
Lake Station, IN
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Fernando Rivera, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Lake Station, IN.

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Dr. Rivera graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Fernando Rivera, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Lake Station, IN. Dr. Rivera currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center. At present, Dr. Rivera received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Rivera's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rivera accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Lake Station Health Center
    2490 Central Ave, Lake Station, IN 46405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 962-1580
  2. 2 Northshore Edison Senior High School
    3304 Parkside Ave, Lake Station, IN 46405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 763-8112
  3. 3 Northshore Health Centers-Portage Sterling Creek Pharmacy
    6050 Sterling Creek Rd, Portage, IN 46368
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Aug 13, 2021
Dr. Rivera has been my doctor for about 8 years now. He is a polite and kind man. It's been a pleasure to know him.
Bernard Chapin — Aug 13, 2021
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  • University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Fernando Rivera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivera's profile.

Dr. Fernando Rivera, MD is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN