Dr. Veronica Rivera M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1440 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK NY, 10029About
Dr. Veronica Rivera practices Geriatric Medicine in San Francisco, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Rivera works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
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