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Summary
Dr. Desiree Rivera-Nieves is a gastroenterologist specializing in pediatric care with 15 years of experience helping children with digestive health issues. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina and completed her residency at Vidant Medical Center. Her dual specialty in gastroenterology and pediatrics allows her to provide comprehensive digestive care specifically tailored to infants, children, and adolescents. Dr. Rivera-Nieves is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Rivera-Nieves practices at multiple locations throughout Saint Petersburg and Sarasota, with affiliations at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, HCA Florida Northside Hospital, and several other respected healthcare facilities in the region. She specializes in treating feeding disorders in infants, helping picky eaters develop healthy eating habits, and managing complex conditions like short bowel syndrome. Her expertise includes performing home infusion therapy …and conducting thyroid function assessments to ensure proper hormone levels in her young patients. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Rivera-Nieves practices at multiple locations throughout Saint Petersburg and Sarasota, with affiliations at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, HCA Florida Northside Hospital, and several other respected healthcare facilities in the region. She specializes in treating feeding disorders in infants, helping picky eaters develop healthy eating habits, and managing complex conditions like short bowel syndrome. Her expertise includes performing home infusion therapy …and conducting thyroid function assessments to ensure proper hormone levels in her young patients. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Vidant Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 8 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Desiree Rivera-Nieves has 7 locationsPediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology And Nutrition Of Florida Pa
601 5th St S Ste 605St Petersburg, FL 33701 Tel: (727) 822-4300
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology And Nutrition Of Florida Pa
601 5TH ST S STE C620SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33701Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara | Med School: University of Central Arkansas | Med School: Chamberlain University | Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Desiree Rivera-Nieves has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Desiree Rivera-Nieves has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Vidant Medical Center
Medical School
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 2011
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- Dr. Desiree Rivera-Nieves's office is located at 501 6th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Desiree Rivera-Nieves affiliated with?
- Dr. Desiree Rivera-Nieves is affiliated with Hca Florida Northside Hospital, Shands Healthcare, Saint Anthonys Health Care, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, Hca Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital, Uf Health Shands Hospital, and Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.
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