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Dr. Richard Rivera, MD

Family Medicine* Age 80
Dr. Richard Rivera, MD
4.1 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Rivera, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Pueblo, CO.
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Dr. Richard Rivera, MD

Family Medicine* Age 80
Pueblo, CO
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Rivera, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Pueblo, CO.

About

Dr. Rivera graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. Richard Rivera, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Pueblo, CO and has 50 years experience. Dr. Rivera currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CommonSpirit St. Mary-Corwin Hospital, Parkview Medical Center and Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center. Dr. Rivera has experience treating conditions like Acute Lower Respiratory Infection, Acute Bronchitis and Thrush among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rivera received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Rivera's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rivera accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    180 Chinook Ln, Pueblo, CO 81001
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (719) 564-9400
  2. 2 Richard Rivera MDPC
    127 Justice Center Rd Ste J, Canon City, CO 81212
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (719) 269-1136
  3. 3 Richard Rivera MDPC
    1080 Chinook Ln, Pueblo, CO 81001
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (719) 564-9400

Patient Satisfaction

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4.1
Based on 9 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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May 17, 2018
Best doctor iv been seeing him and my children 19 years and sister and her family of 6. Best doctor iv ever had!! Listens and cares!
Angela in Pueblo CO — May 17, 2018
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Family Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1974
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Rivera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivera's profile.

Dr. Rivera frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Lower Respiratory Infection, Acute Bronchitis and Thrush. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Rivera, MD is affiliated with CommonSpirit St. Mary-Corwin Hospital, Parkview Medical Center and Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CommonSpirit St. Mary-Corwin Hospital

    1008 Minnequa Ave, Pueblo, CO

  • Parkview Medical Center

    400 W 16th St, Pueblo, CO

  • Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center

    23500 US Highway 160, Walsenburg, CO