Dr. Richard A. Rivera, MD | Carrollton, TX | Pediatrics

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Dr. Rivera graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1979. He works in Carrollton, TX and 4 other locations and specializes in Pediatrics and Sports Medicine. Dr. Rivera is affiliated with Carrollton Regional Medical Center and Cook Childrens Medical Center.

4.3

16 Ratings
47 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Childrens Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
6 office locations
Male

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He has always been incredibly easy to talk to, I was never afraid of the going to the doctor because he was so fantastic!

August 24th, 2016

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Thank you Dr. Rivera for taking care of my boys for 20 years...I made a mistake on my other review and gave you a 1 on overall....YOU ARE A 5 STAR IN EVERY CATEGORY!!!!

July 25th, 2016

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Dr. Rivera was present for my birth, and I just graduated college. I have seen him for the past twenty-two years (and then some). He has saved my life more than once. I am so grateful God blessed me with such a great pediatrician! Dr. Rivera is always very attentive, caring, understanding, and explains everything thoroughly. It is not unusual for Dr. Rivera to call and check-in to make sure you are getting better/the medicine is working at it is supposed to. The office staff is very courteous and kind. I hope I am able to find such a great pediatrician when I have kids!

March 21st, 2016

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Dr. Rivera is amazing! He has taken care of my boys for 18 years!

January 2nd, 2015

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We LOVE Dr. Rivera, Dr. Beamer and Bonnie! Dr. Rivera is our primary doctor, but we've had the privileged to see Dr. Beamer and Bonnie in the office as well. We have a four year old son and a one year old daughter. Dr. Rivera has seen both of our kids from birth (he did their assessments in the hospital when they were born) and he is great - Funny, understanding, practical, caring, he takes our concerns seriously and doesn't jump to diagnosis OR ignore important symptoms or signs. I recommend him whenever I get the opportunity!

July 3rd, 2010

Cook Childrens Pediatrics Of North Carrollton Hebron

4443 N Josey Ln Ste 160Carrollton, TX 75010

Tel: (972) 492-4242

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

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Cook Children's Pediatrics Carrollton - Hebron

4443 North Josey Ln #150Carrollton, TX 75010

Cook Children's Pediatrics Carrollton - Hebron

4443 North Josey Ln #160Carrollton, TX 75010

Tel: (972) 492-4242

Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Carrollton Regional Medical Center

4343 N Josey LnCarrollton, TX 75010

Tel: (972) 492-1010

Cook Childrens Medical Center

4100 W University DrProsper, TX 75078

Tel: (945) 204-4100

Cook Children's Pediatrics (Carrollton)

4443 N Josey Ln Ste 160Carrollton, TX 75010

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


Dr. Richard Arthur Rivera, MD	Dr. Kshitij Bhalani, MD	Dr. Henry Ellis, MD	Dr. John Arvesen, MD
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (16 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)	4.6 (8 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
47 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati	Speaks English	Speaks English
Carrollton , TX	Irving , TX	Dallas , TX	Frisco , TX
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School	Med School: M P Shah Government Medical College	Med School: UT Health Science Center at San Antonio	Med School: University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Sports Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Childrens Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolGraduated in 1979

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Where is Dr. Richard Rivera's office located?: Dr. Richard Rivera's office is located at 4443 N Josey Ln Ste 160, Carrollton, TX, 75010.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Rivera affiliated with?: Dr. Richard Rivera is affiliated with Carrollton Regional Medical Center and Cook Childrens Medical Center.

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