Summary

Dr. Ernest Ribera is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with nearly five decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at the United States Naval Medical Center. Dr. Ribera has been practicing for 47 years, bringing extensive knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders. He is fluent in Chinese and Spanish in addition to English.

Dr. Ribera practices at several locations throughout the Bay Area, including Mills Health Center in San Mateo, Mills Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame, and Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center in South San Francisco. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to help diagnose and treat digestive issues. Patients consistently rate Dr. Ribera highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • United States Naval Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Ernest Francis Ribera has 4 locations

Ribera Ernest F Office

1720 El Camino Real Ste 155Burlingame, CA 94010
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center

1200 El Camino RealSouth San Francisco, CA 94080

Mills Peninsula Medical Center

1501 Trousdale DrBurlingame, CA 94010

Mills Health Center

100 S San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Dr. Ernest Francis Ribera, MDDr. Walter Park, MDDr. Renumathy DhanasekaranDr. Aijaz Ahmed
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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47 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish Speaks Chinese, Spanish
Burlingame , CAPalo Alto , CAStanford , CAStanford , CA
Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Bangalore Medical College And Research Institute Med School: Dow Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ernest Francis Ribera

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ernest Francis Ribera has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ernest Francis Ribera has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Dr. Ernest Francis Ribera holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at United States Naval Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 1979.

NPI Number

Dr. Ribera's NPI number is 1285644286.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Ernest Ribera's office located?
Dr. Ernest Ribera's office is located at 1720 El Camino Real Ste 155, Burlingame, CA, 94010.
What languages does Dr. Ernest Ribera speak?
Dr. Ernest Ribera speaks Chinese and Spanish.
Is Dr. Ernest Ribera accepting new patients?
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