Dr. Cristina G. Rivera | San Antonio, TX | Family Medicine

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Dr. Cristina Rivera is a family medicine physician with 15 years of experience providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Chihuahua Facultad De Medicina, bringing her expertise to communities in Texas where she focuses on preventive care and managing chronic conditions.

Dr. Rivera practices at multiple locations throughout Texas, including San Antonio and Odessa. She specializes in treating diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes in both adults and younger patients. Her clinical skills include performing glucose tests and home blood glucose monitoring to help patients manage their diabetes effectively. Patients consistently rate Dr. Rivera highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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accepting new patients
5

11 Ratings
15 years of experience
Universidad Autonoma De Chihuahua Facultad De Medicina
11 written reviews
1 specialty
5 office locations
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Rivera's Ratings and Reviews

5

11 Ratings with 11 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

Patients express high satisfaction with Dr. Cristina Guadalupe Rivera, highlighting her caring and respectful demeanor, thoroughness, and ability to listen attentively to their concerns. Many appreciate her willingness to coordinate healthcare with other doctors, and she is frequently described as calm, empathetic, and humble. These positive experiences reflect trust and confidence in her professional abilities, with several patients recommending her enthusiastically. While the dataset does not include explicitly negative reviews, the focus on her positive qualities suggests a predominantly favorable perception among the patients.

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Muy amable y me siento con mucha confianza

May 26th, 2026

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Wonderful personality. Listens to all my questions about my health. Has answered all my questions.

February 2nd, 2026

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I have been going to Dr. Cristina Rivera for about a year and a half. I think she’s very thorough and she listens to my concerns. I would highly recommend her and her staff are fabulous.

January 16th, 2026

2 people found this helpful

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Our visit with Dr Rivera, was very pleasant she is patient with my daughter whom is Downs Syndrome.. listens patiently. God bless her

December 23rd, 2025

2 people found this helpful

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Listened very carefully to my concerns and we discussed treatment as needed. Overall good health, see her in six months.

October 14th, 2025

3 people found this helpful

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Always good to visit with Dr Rivera she is caring n respectful she is always calm n easy to talk too very Happy to have her as my doctor

October 3rd, 2025

1 person found this helpful

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Dr Rivera is a patients doctor caring and listing to her patients seats down to hear about our needs and her highly recommended treatment which there was more Dr.Rivera’s there at Gonzaba and one more Doctor that’s a patients doctor is Dr.Garza I’m blessed to have as my primary and specialist Doctors

August 18th, 2025

2 people found this helpful

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Always a pleasure. She is calm and concerned. Willing to coordinate my health care needs with other doctors as needed. So kind and respectful. So smart yet humble. I appreciate her managing my healthcare for our family,

June 23rd, 2025

1 person found this helpful

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Always enjoying seeing Dr. Rivera! She is so thorough and really listens to her patients. Would highly recommend her to everyone. She’s wonderful!

May 9th, 2025

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Como siempre una visita excellente Like always a excellent visit. Thank you for being there for all your patients. Alway there for her patients con Corazon.

March 11th, 2025

Gonzaba Medical Group Main Clinic

720 Pleasanton RdSan Antonio, TX 78214

Tel: (210) 921-3800

Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Texas Tech Physicians Of The Permian Basin Family Medicine

701 W 5th StOdessa, TX 79763

Tel: (432) 703-5201

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

Dr. Cristina Guadalupe Rivera

701 W 5TH ST STE 1229ODESSA, TX 79763

Advanced Odessa Hospital And Clinics Llc

900 E 4th StOdessa, TX 79761

Tel: (713) 790-1666

Odessa Regional Medical Center South Campus

900 E 4th StOdessa, TX 79761

Tel: (432) 362-9900


Dr. Cristina Guadalupe Rivera	Ruth Afor Awah, APRN, FNP-BC	Dr. Alvaro Zamora, MD	Dr. Khaled Attia, MD
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.8 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
San Antonio , TX	Houston , TX	League City , TX	Cypress , TX
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Chihuahua Facultad De Medicina	Med School: Regis College, Weston, Massachusetts	Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Family Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Universidad Autonoma De Chihuahua Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 2011

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