Ms. Rachel Rivera MD
Infectious Disease Specialist | Infectious Disease
5201 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas TX, 75235About
Dr. Rivera is originally from San Antonio, TX and received her initial medical training at UT Health Science Center San Antonio, followed by residency training at UT Southwestern. She completed her In ...
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Infectious Disease
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Awards
- UTHSC San Antonio 2011 2nd Place Fellowship Research Award - University Hospital
Fellowships
- UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, Infectious Disease 2012
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