Summary

Dr. Jesus Rivera-Nieves is a gastroenterologist with 36 years of experience helping patients with digestive health concerns. He earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, bringing more than three decades of expertise to his practice in Southern California.

Dr. Rivera-Nieves practices at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, California. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy with sedation to ensure patient comfort during these important diagnostic procedures.

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Quick Facts

  • 36 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Jesus A Rivera-Nieves, MDTheresa Obonyano, APRNBhavana Akotia, PA-CJan Seiler, APRN
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
San Diego , CASACRAMENTO , CATempe , AZMontgomery , AL
Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Med School: Charles R Drew University Med School: Georgia State University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jesus A Rivera-Nieves

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jesus A Rivera-Nieves has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jesus A Rivera-Nieves has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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