Dr. Rene J. Rivera, MD | Virginia Beach, VA | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Rene Rivera is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system. He earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and has been practicing medicine for 22 years. Dr. Rivera speaks English and brings over two decades of expertise to his gastroenterology practice.

Dr. Rivera practices at multiple locations throughout Virginia Beach, including Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He treats patients with colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and abdominal pain. His expertise includes performing abdominal ultrasounds, lower GI endoscopy, and colonoscopy procedures. Patients rate Dr. Rivera 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.

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4.5

50 Ratings
22 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Weill Cornell Medical College
33 written reviews
1 specialty
14 areas of expertise
1 board certification
3 office locations
Male

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Always feel rushed when I go there. He runs in the room I ask a question because he doesn't have my chart. His reply is, I will go check. The assistant comes back to check me out. Then they say we will call you when next years calendar is available and I get no call.

February 9th, 2025

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Very professional staff was great. I would highly recommend this practice

January 9th, 2025

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Short wait time. Dr Rivera is personable and answered all of my questions.

December 3rd, 2024

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The staff put me at ease and an I was very nervous. I would highly recommend advising patients to bring absorbing underwear for leakage after the colonoscopy. That way your clothes aren’t exposed to the fluid discharge following the procedure.

September 5th, 2024

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Excellent doctor. He is very thorough as well as knowledgeable.

July 24th, 2024

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Doctor provided excellent service and entire staff was great.

March 21st, 2024

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Procedure was easy to schedule, ran on time, staff very friendly, doctor is a snazzy dresser. ??

March 17th, 2022

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Office staff and nurses are pleasant, kind and very helpful. Dr. Riviera is one of the best and I trust his medical professional decision. Thank you for continuing to help me.

August 26th, 2021

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Had a great experience. Was a little nervous but the team took great care of me!

August 6th, 2021

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Dr. Rene provided excellent service and care. Answered all of my questions and concerns.

July 1st, 2021

Gastroenterology Associates Of Tidewater

5701 Cleveland St Ste 100Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Tel: (757) 547-0798

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

2025 Glenn Mitchell DrVirginia Beach, VA 23456

Tel: (757) 507-1000

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

1060 First Colonial RdVirginia Beach, VA 23454

Tel: (757) 395-8000


Dr. Rene Javier Rivera, MD	Ji Soo Choi, APRN	Jan Seiler, APRN	Brendon Bower, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (50 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Virginia Beach , VA	SACRAMENTO , CA	Montgomery , AL	Tempe , AZ
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College	Med School: New York University	Med School: Georgia State University	Med School: University of Cincinnati
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Gastroenterology

Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Pancreatic Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 2004

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Where is Dr. Rene Rivera's office located?: Dr. Rene Rivera's office is located at 5701 Cleveland St Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462.

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