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Summary
Dr. Carla Ruiz Rivera specializes in internal medicine with additional expertise in addiction medicine. She earned her medical degree from Universidad De Cadiz Facultad De Medicina and brings over four decades of clinical experience to her practice. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive care for adults while offering specialized treatment for substance use disorders.
Dr. Rivera practices in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where she focuses on treating complex medical conditions that affect adults. Her extensive experience in addiction medicine enables her to help patients overcome substance dependencies through evidence-based treatment approaches. She provides ongoing medical care for chronic conditions while supporting patients through their recovery journey.
Dr. Rivera practices in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where she focuses on treating complex medical conditions that affect adults. Her extensive experience in addiction medicine enables her to help patients overcome substance dependencies through evidence-based treatment approaches. She provides ongoing medical care for chronic conditions while supporting patients through their recovery journey.
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Quick Facts
- 43 years of experience
- Universidad De Cadiz Facultad De Medicina
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Dr. Carla Rosa Ruiz Rivera | Dr. Liza Marie Vazquez Rivera | Dr. Osvaldo Ramon Laboy Molinary | Dr. Alexandra Esther Rodriguez Perez |
| Internal Medicine | Oncology | Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 43 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Ponce , PR | Ponce , PR | Ponce , PR | Cayey , PR |
| Med School: Universidad De Cadiz Facultad De Medicina | Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina | Med School: Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (Unphu) Escuela De Medicina | Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Carla Rosa Ruiz Rivera has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Carla Rosa Ruiz Rivera has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
43 Years Experience
Dr. Carla Rosa Ruiz Rivera holds an active medical license in the state of Puerto Rico.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Puerto Rico.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Universidad De Cadiz Facultad De Medicina in 1983.
NPI Number
Dr. Ruiz Rivera's NPI number is 1295812410.
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- Dr. Carla Rosa Ruiz Rivera's office is located at 503 Calle Ramos Antonini, Ponce, PR, 00728.
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