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Summary
Dr. Mercedita Rivera is a family medicine physician who brings nearly six decades of medical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed her residency training at Raritan Bay Medical Center. With 59 years in medicine, Dr. Rivera has developed extensive expertise in comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages.
Dr. Rivera practices in Newark, New Jersey, and Brooklyn, New York, providing accessible family medicine services to diverse communities. She specializes in treating respiratory conditions, including chronic cough and seasonal influenza. Her practice offers flu testing to help patients receive prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment during illness.
Dr. Rivera practices in Newark, New Jersey, and Brooklyn, New York, providing accessible family medicine services to diverse communities. She specializes in treating respiratory conditions, including chronic cough and seasonal influenza. Her practice offers flu testing to help patients receive prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment during illness.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 59 years of experience
- 3 insurance plans accepted
- Raritan Bay Medical Center
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Mercedita Quiros Rivera has 3 locationsLa Providencia Family Health Center
1280 DeKalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11221 Tel: (718) 455-9000
Mon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SunClosed
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 59 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | |
| Newark , NJ | New York , NY | New York , NY | Brooklyn , NY |
| Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery | Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University | Med School: American University of the Caribbean | Med School: Touro New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mercedita Quiros Rivera
Medical Specialties
Dr. Mercedita Quiros Rivera has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Mercedita Quiros Rivera has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
59 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Medical School
University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And SurgeryGraduated in 1967
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