
Dr. Rafael Rivera-rivera MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1100 Brook Ave Wichita Falls TX, 76301About
Dr. Rafael Rivera-rivera practices Pulmonology in Wichita Falls, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Rivera-rivera manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1988
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Roy C. Mullins M.D.501 Midwestern Pkwy E Wichita Falls TX 76302
- Dr. Satish Chada M.D.1208 BROOK AVE WICHITA FALLS TX 76301
- Dr. Dureshahwar J Fernandez M.D.1100 Brook Ave Wichita Falls TX 76301
- Dr. Chandramouli Chakinala M.D.2200 9th St Wichita Falls TX 76301
- Dr. Lowell Harvey M.D.1208 BROOK AVE WICHITA FALLS TX 76301
- Dr. Olufemi A Lawal M.D1600 11TH ST WICHITA FALLS TX 76301
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UNITED REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMl
1600 11TH STREET WICHITA FALLS TX 76301KELL WEST REGIONAL HOSPITALl
5402 KELL WEST BOULEVARD WICHITA FALLS TX 76310UNITED REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMl
1600 11TH STREET WICHITA FALLS TX 76301KELL WEST REGIONAL HOSPITALl
5402 KELL WEST BOULEVARD WICHITA FALLS TX 76310