Dr. Juan Ignacio Rivera, MD

Dr. Juan Rivera is a family medicine physician who brings over four decades of experience to his practice in Punta Gorda, Florida. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency training at Memorial Hospital of Burlington County. His extensive career spanning 42 years has given him deep expertise in comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. Dr. Rivera is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Rivera practices at Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda and Adventhealth Port Charlotte, providing care throughout the Punta Gorda area. He specializes in managing chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, two conditions that require ongoing monitoring and personalized treatment plans. His practice also includes depression screening and coordination of hospice care for patients and families facing end-of-life needs. Patients consistently rate Dr. Rivera highly for his compassionate …care, giving him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.