Dr. Kristine Marie Rivera, DO

Dr. Kristine Rivera is a family medicine physician who brings 25 years of experience to patient care. She earned her medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency training at both Lankenau Medical Center and St. Mary Corwin Medical Center. Her extensive experience in family medicine allows her to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages. Dr. Rivera is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling her to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Rivera practices at multiple locations throughout Colorado, including Fort Collins and Pueblo, with affiliations at Poudre Valley Hospital, Saint Anthony Hospital, UCHealth Parkview Medical Center, and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center. She has particular expertise in managing chronic kidney disease and heart failure, conditions that require ongoing monitoring and specialized care. Rivera also provides speech therapy services and conducts bedside swallow evaluations to help …patients with swallowing difficulties recover safely.