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Dr. Rafael Rivera-Rivera, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 60
Dr. Rafael Rivera-Rivera, MD
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Dr. Rafael Rivera-Rivera, MD is a Pulmonologist in Wichita Falls, TX.
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Dr. Rafael Rivera-Rivera, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 60
Wichita Falls, TX
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Rafael Rivera-Rivera, MD is a Pulmonologist in Wichita Falls, TX.

About

Dr. Rivera-Rivera graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO / MAYAGUEZ CAMPUS. Dr. Rafael Rivera-Rivera, MD is a Pulmonologist in Wichita Falls, TX and has 36 years experience. Dr. Rivera-Rivera currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with United Regional Health Care System and Kell West Regional Hospital. Dr. Rivera-Rivera has experience treating conditions like Respiratory Failure, Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Pneumonitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rivera-Rivera received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Rivera-Rivera's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rivera-Rivera is board certified in Pulmonary Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Respiratory Failure
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Pneumonitis
Respiratory Failure
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Pneumonitis
Respiratory Failure
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Pneumonitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Asthma
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Wheezing
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Bronchoscopy
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Aspergillosis
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Bronchiolitis
Bronchospasm
Central Cyanosis
Chest Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cough
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E. Coli Pneumonia
Empyema
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Finger Clubbing
Histoplasmosis
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Partial Lung Collapse
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Septic Embolism
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Swine Flu
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 Grace Medical Clinic
    1208 Brook Ave, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (940) 322-4480
  2. 2 United Regional Health Care System
    1600 11th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (940) 764-7000

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivera-Rivera
3.4
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Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO / MAYAGUEZ CAMPUS
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rafael Rivera-Rivera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivera-Rivera's profile.

Dr. Rivera-Rivera frequently treats the following conditions: Respiratory Failure, Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Pneumonitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rafael Rivera-Rivera, MD is affiliated with United Regional Health Care System and Kell West Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rafael Rivera-Rivera, MD holds board certification in Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • United Regional Health Care System

    1600 11th St, Wichita Falls, TX

  • Kell West Regional Hospital

    5420 Kell Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX