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Dr. Joffre Rivera, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Dr. Joffre Rivera, MD
3.2 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Joffre Rivera, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Leesburg, FL
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joffre Rivera, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Leesburg, FL.

About

Dr. Rivera graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2000 and completed a residency at USF.Dr. Joffre Rivera, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Leesburg, FL and has 24 years experience. Dr. Rivera currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bartow Regional Medical Center and Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Rivera has experience treating conditions like Gastritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rivera received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Rivera's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rivera also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rivera is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gastritis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gastritis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gastritis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Constipation
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Pancreatitis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bile Duct Obstruction
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pinworm
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Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Watson Clinic LLP
    600 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 787-1324
    Monday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Watson CLNC LLP
    2300 E County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 680-7098
  3. 3 Watson Clinic LLP South
    1033 N Parkway Frontage Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 680-7190
  4. 4 Watson Clinic Surgery Center
    1315 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 852-3400

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivera
3.2
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (6)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Nov 13, 2024
His staff at the surgery center were extremely friendly, courteous, helpful and funny. He explained everything going on and followed up with clear explanation.
— Nov 13, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • USF
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of South Florida
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joffre Rivera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivera's profile.

Dr. Joffre Rivera, MD is affiliated with Bartow Regional Medical Center and Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joffre Rivera, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bartow Regional Medical Center

    2200 Osprey Blvd, Bartow, FL

  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL