Overview

Dr. Michelle Rivera-Vega is a board-certified pediatrician and fellowship-trained pediatric endocrinologist with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Endocrinology and Diabetes Center. She cares for young patients with: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes Growth, thyroid and adrenal disorders Precocious and delayed puberty Bone metabolism and disorders Dr. Rivera-Vega joined Orlando Health after serving as a pediatric endocrinologist at hospitals in San Diego and Orlando. She also developed and was co-director of a metabolic bone disease clinic for children. Dr. Rivera-Vega’s Training Dr. Rivera-Vega received her bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez and her medical training from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Mexico. She completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan, where she was chief resident in her final year. Dr. Rivera-Vega completed her fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. About Dr. Rivera-Vega Dr. Rivera-Vega has been a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics with the University of Central Florida School of Medicine in Orlando, as well as the University of California San Diego School of Medicine / Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. She developed the first multidisciplinary metabolic bone disease clinic for Rady Children's Hospital, which helped improve diagnosis and management of children with complex bone disorders. She is board certified in general pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Her professional memberships include the Pediatric Endocrine Society, Endocrine Society and American Diabetes Society. Outside of work, Dr. Rivera-Vega enjoys yoga, outdoor activities and volunteer work in underserved countries providing multidisciplinary care for children born with cleft lip and palate.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Obesity.

Dr. Rivera is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Endocrinology and American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara

Residency

San Juan City Hospital

Specialties

Pediatric Endocrinology
Endocrinology

Licenses

Pediatrics in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics - Endocrinology
American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics

Fellowships

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Endocrinology and Diabetes Center - Downtown Orlando
60 W. Gore St., 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32806

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Rivera has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

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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Is Dr. Michelle Rivera a top-rated expert for Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michelle Rivera is classified as an Experienced expert for Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), 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. Michelle Rivera specialize in?

While Dr. Michelle Rivera is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Michelle Rivera participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michelle Rivera has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). You can view a list of Dr. Michelle Rivera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Michelle Rivera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-841-3303 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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