Dr. Ernesto Rivera, MD

I am a pediatric cardiologist. I take care of kids with heart conditions or complaints related to the heart. I also take care of pregnant mothers carrying a baby with potential heart problems and adults born with heart abnormalities. I decided to do this because I like working with children – see them develop and grow into adults. Working with children keeps me grounded and makes me feel younger.

My Practice Philosophy

"Nothing about you without you." I remember hearing this and it makes sense. I am your partner in you and/or your child’s health and I believe that you should know everything that pertains to you and/or your child. I will not order a test, talk about you or treat you without your involvement and consent. Two-way communication is very important.

Why I Like Practicing Medicine at Kaiser Permanente

I am a recent addition to the Kaiser Permanente Family. I am so far satisfied. I am not a businessman. I do not relish taking care of the back office nor looking at the …financial bottom line. Kaiser Permanente gives me the chance to do what I do best – take care of its members.




On a Personal Note. . .

I have been privileged to practice medicine. I enjoy every bit of it and it is a part of me. I also enjoy my family immensely. I have been trying to reconcile the demands of both job and family, and hopefully, my current work environment will help me achieve a balance.

I was born and raised in the Philippines and did all my training after medical school here in the U.S. I have been fortunate enough to train in great institutions and live in many parts of the US. My wife and I have been blessed with a daughter. My wife enjoys the outdoors, my daughter enjoys reading and I enjoy whatever time I can spend with both. We all enjoy skiing.