Dr. Desiree Rivera-Nieves, MD

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.