Dr. Karla B. Rivera
Overview
Dr. Karla Rivera Rivera received a Doctor of Medicine degree from Ponce School of Medical in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Ponce School of Medicine and Health Science Consortium Teaching Program. Additionally, Dr. Rivera Rivera trained at Ochsner Medical Center as Fellow in the Infectious Disease department. Lastly, she is member of the Infectious Disease Society of America and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Rivera is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Retropharyngeal Abscess, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Pacemaker Implantation.
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karla B. Rivera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karla B. Rivera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karla B. Rivera by calling their office at 504-842-4005. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karla B. Rivera a top-rated expert for Retropharyngeal Abscess?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karla B. Rivera is classified as an Advanced expert for Retropharyngeal Abscess, 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. Karla B. Rivera specialize in?
While Dr. Karla B. Rivera is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Retropharyngeal Abscess, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Karla B. Rivera accept my insurance?
Dr. Karla B. Rivera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-4005 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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- Retropharyngeal AbscessDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Retropharyngeal Abscess.
- Experienced
- AIDS Dementia ComplexDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dementia Complex.
- AIDS Dysmorphic SyndromeDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- CellulitisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.