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Dr. Michelle Rivera, MD

Pediatric Endocrinology* Age 49
Dr. Michelle Rivera, MD
4.2 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Michelle Rivera, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Houston, TX.
Dr. Michelle Rivera, MD
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Dr. Michelle Rivera, MD

Pediatric Endocrinology* Age 49
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michelle Rivera, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Rivera graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine and completed a residency at University Of Texas Health Center. Dr. Michelle Rivera, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Houston, TX. Dr. Rivera currently practices at UT Physicians Pediatric Specialists and are affiliated with Ben Taub Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Texas Children's Hospital. At present, Dr. Rivera received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Rivera's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rivera is board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Precocious Puberty
Diabetes Type 1
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Precocious Puberty
Diabetes Type 1
Turner Syndrome
Precocious Puberty
Diabetes Type 1
Turner Syndrome
Acanthosis Nigricans
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital Hypothyroidism without Goiter
Diabetes Type 2
Hashimoto's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Obesity
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Short Stature
Thyroiditis
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Acromegaly and Gigantism
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Insufficiency
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Craniopharyngioma
Diabetes
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Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Dyslipidemia
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Female Infertility
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Graves' Disease
Growth Hormone Deficiency
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
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Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
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Hypothalamus Cancer
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
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Osteopenia
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Pediatric Overweight
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Proteinuria
Rickets
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
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Testicular Dysfunction
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Thyroid Cancer
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Thyrotoxicosis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

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Locations

  1. 1 UT Physicians Pediatric Specialists
    6410 Fannin St Ste 500, Houston, TX 77030
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Specialties*
Pediatric Endocrinology
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Of Texas Health Center
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Health Center
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Texas Health Center
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michelle Rivera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivera's profile.

Dr. Michelle Rivera, MD is affiliated with Ben Taub Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Texas Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michelle Rivera, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Endocrinology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ben Taub Hospital

    1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

    23900 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

    921 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

    17500 W Grand Pkwy S, Sugar Land, TX

  • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Texas Children's Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX