Summary

Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera received a Doctor of Medicine degree from Ponce School of Medical in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Ponce School of Medicine and Health Science Consortium Teaching Program. Additionally, Dr. Rivera Rivera trained at Ochsner Medical Center as Fellow in the Infectious Disease department. Lastly, she is member of the Infectious Disease Society of America and the American Medical Association.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Karla B Rivera Rivera

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Med School: Ponce School of Medicine Med School: Ibn Sina National College Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karla B Rivera Rivera

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - ACA
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - ACA
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karla B Rivera Rivera has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karla B Rivera Rivera has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Fever
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV Infections
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Infectious Disease Specialist
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office2016
Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office2015

Residency

Hospital De La Concepcion2013

Medical School

Ponce School of MedicineGraduated in 2009

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Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.

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