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Summary
Dr. Ernie Canales Rivera specializes in internal medicine and family medicine, providing comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages. His dual specialty training allows him to care for both adults and children, offering continuity of care for entire families. Dr. Rivera focuses on preventive care and the management of chronic conditions to help patients maintain their overall health and well-being.
Dr. Rivera practices at Hospital Del Maestro in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he treats a variety of conditions including high blood pressure and pediatric hypertension. He performs COVID-19 testing and influenza testing to help diagnose respiratory illnesses quickly and accurately. His emergency care services ensure patients receive prompt medical attention when they need it most.
Dr. Rivera practices at Hospital Del Maestro in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he treats a variety of conditions including high blood pressure and pediatric hypertension. He performs COVID-19 testing and influenza testing to help diagnose respiratory illnesses quickly and accurately. His emergency care services ensure patients receive prompt medical attention when they need it most.
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Quick Facts
- 2 insurance plans accepted
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
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| Dr. Ernie Jose Canales Rivera | Dr. Nicolas Betancourt Gomez | Dr. Gumi Co Polanco | Dr. Vanessa Solis Perez |
| Internal Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 48 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| SAN JUAN , PR | Cayey , PR | San Juan , PR | San Juan , PR |
| Med School: Universidad De Cadiz Facultad De Medicina | Med School: Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina | Med School: Pontificia Univ Catolica Madre Y Maestra (Pucmm) Fac De Cien De La Salud | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ernie Jose Canales Rivera
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ernie Jose Canales Rivera has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ernie Jose Canales Rivera has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Dr. Ernie Jose Canales Rivera holds an expired medical license in the state of Puerto Rico.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Puerto Rico that expired in 2025.
NPI Number
Dr. Canales Rivera's NPI number is 1518511518.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Ernie Jose Canales Rivera affiliated with?
- Dr. Ernie Jose Canales Rivera is affiliated with Hospital Del Maestro.
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