Dr. Fernando Rivera M.D.
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1395 CALLE SAN RAFAEL SAN JUAN PR, 00909About
Dr. Fernando Rivera is a Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeon practicing in SAN JUAN, PR. Dr. Rivera specializes in thyroid glands, thyroid nodules, Thyroid Cancer, Biopsy, Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperthiroidism, Thyroid Surgery and Parathyroid Surgery. Dr. Rivera provides quality surgical service and the best for the patient.
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