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Dr. William Rivera, MD

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Dr. William Rivera, MD
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Dr. William Rivera, MD is a General Surgeon in Apple Valley, CA.
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Dr. William Rivera, MD

General Surgery*
Apple Valley, CA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. William Rivera, MD is a General Surgeon in Apple Valley, CA.

About

Dr. Rivera graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine. Dr. William Rivera, MD is a General Surgeon in Apple Valley, CA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Rivera currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Mary Medical Center. At present, Dr. Rivera received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Rivera's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rivera also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rivera accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Bryan Rivera MD Inc.
    18144 US Highway 18 Ste 130, Apple Valley, CA 92307
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 278-9477
  2. 2 Providence St. Mary Medical Center
    18300 US Highway 18, Apple Valley, CA 92307
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 247-6444
  3. 3 Desert Valley Hospital
    11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92350
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (909) 558-4000
  4. 4 Victor Valley Global Medical Center
    15248 Eleventh St, Victorville, CA 92395
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 245-8691

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivera
4.7
Based on 13 Reviews
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Jun 30, 2024
Dr. Rivera is most excellent! I came in by ambulance with a knarly umbilical hernia, excruciating!! Dr. Rivera stepped up and did emergency surgery that day. Thank You Dr. Rivera, your a hero!!!
Colleen Haslam — Jun 30, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
    2003
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Rivera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivera's profile.

Dr. William Rivera, MD is affiliated with Saint Mary Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Mary Medical Center

    18300 US Highway 18, Apple Valley, CA