Desiree Rivera

Dr. Desiree Rivera

Pediatric Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine
Saint Petersburg, FL 
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Saint Petersburg, FL 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Lactose Intolerance, Atresia of Small Intestine, Fecal Impaction, and Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.

Dr. Rivera is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Pediatrics, 2015

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Hospital Medicine

Licenses

Pediatric Gastroenterology in FL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics

Fellowships

Shands at the University of Florida, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2018

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

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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.

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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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