Overview
Dr. Cathleen Rivera is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Rivera is passionate about teaching internal medicine residents, Baylor College of Medicine medical students and University of Mary Hardin-Baylor physician assistant students in the outpatient setting. She is a member of the American College of Physicians. Outside of work, Dr. Rivera enjoys spending time with family.
Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1605 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera by calling their office at 254-215-0100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera a top-rated expert for Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera is classified as an Experienced expert for Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera specialize in?
While Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. You can view a list of Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Cathleen M. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-215-0100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Chronic CoughDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- DiarrheaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- FaintingDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.