
Overview
Dr. Rivera-Nieves specializes in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition in the Department of Medicine. She sees patients on our main campus in St. Petersburg and at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Outpatient Care, Sarasota. She joined the medical staff in 2020. Dr. Rivera-Nieves earned her medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico. She completed a pre-internship medical program at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. She then completed a family medicine internship from Vidant Medical Center, East Carolina University/Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina, followed by a pediatric residency in general pediatrics from Vidant Medical Center, East Carolina University/Brody School of Medicine. Dr. Rivera-Nieves also completed a pediatric gastroenterology fellowship from Orlando Health, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children/University of Florida in Orlando, Florida.
Her top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Atresia of Small Intestine, Fecal Impaction, and Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.
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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Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg
Dr. Wilsey specializes in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition in the Department of Medicine. He is the vice chair of the Division of Gastroenterology and served as chief of the medical staff from 2020-2021. In 2022, he was named Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Physician of the Year in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Dr. Wilsey is an advanced therapeutic endoscopist specializing in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for infants and children. He is one of a select group of gastroenterologists with this expertise internationally and across North America. At Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, he has developed and implemented multiple clinical innovations related to therapeutic endoscopy. He is an associate professor of clinical pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Additionally, he is a core faculty member of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Pediatric Residency Training Program, where he serves as a faculty and research mentor for pediatric resident physicians. Dr. Wilsey has published more than 90 peer-reviewed research articles, review articles, case reports, consensus statements, and book chapters. He also serves as a peer reviewer for several medical journals, and is the associate editor of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. He has delivered numerous talks nationally and internationally in the field of advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including the management of esophageal strictures. Dr. Wilsey joined the medical staff in 2002. He is also a clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and a former associate program director of the University of South Florida Pediatric Residency Training Program. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, followed by fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Wilsey sees patients at the following location: Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg 601 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-822-4300 Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Study finds possible link between long COVID and mystery hepatitis in kids, Today Show - NBC (June 17, 2022) Is COVID-19 Related to Pediatric Cases of Hepatitis? Verywell Health (June 28, 2022). Dr. Wilsey is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg
Dr. McClenathan is chief of the division of the pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his pediatric internship and residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and his pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition clinical and research fellowships at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Mcclenathan is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Morning Sickness, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.
JH All Children's Gastroenterology
Dr. Condino is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. She sees patients in the gastroenterology office in Odessa and the Outpatient Care Center in East Lake. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. She completed pediatric internships at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, and the University of South Florida Health Sciences Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. She then completed a pediatric residency at the University of South Florida Health Sciences Center, followed by a clinical fellowship and then a research fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. Dr. Condino is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Lactose Intolerance, Malnutrition, and Morning Sickness.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Desiree Rivera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Desiree Rivera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Desiree Rivera by calling their office at 727-898-7451. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Desiree Rivera a top-rated expert for Lactose Intolerance?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Desiree Rivera is classified as an Experienced expert for Lactose Intolerance, 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. Desiree Rivera specialize in?
While Dr. Desiree Rivera is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Lactose Intolerance, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Fecal Impaction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Desiree Rivera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Desiree Rivera has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lactose Intolerance. You can view a list of Dr. Desiree Rivera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Desiree Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Desiree Rivera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-898-7451 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
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