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Dr. Kenya Rivas, MD, FAAFP, CMD

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639 NE 193rd St North Miami Beach FL, 33179
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Dr. Kenya Rivas, MD, FAAFP, CMD is the Assistant Team Lead, Medical Director for NaviHealth/OPTUM and Adjunt Faculty for the Geriatrics Department at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, FL. During her tenure at the University, Dr. Rivas was instrumental in establishing various Geriatrics education training programs for Geriatrics Fellows, residents of Internal and Family Medicine and medical students, rotating in the Geriatrics Department. Dr. Rivas was actively involved in teaching and mentoring during her role as an Assitant Professor and Vice-Chair of the Geriatrics Department. Dr. Rivas had had presented scientific posters at local and national level. Dr. Rivas had lectured at local, national e international conferences in the fields of Family Medicine and Geriatrics. Dr. Rivas has published in different peer-reviewed journals and co-authored a chapter in the Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, "Evaluation and Management of the older Adult with Chronic Kidney Disease in 2014. Dr. Rivas was key in the successful implementation of two quality improvement projects: " Improving the management of Diabetes Mellitys in NH residents under strict Insulin regimen" and the " Antimicrobial Stewardship Program" both in a local VA Nursing home. Dr. Rivas currently serves as the Program Director for the FMDA CME Education Committe, and Chair of the poster committe  and CME committee member for the Society of Post Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (AMDA). Dr. Rivas specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages, specially in the Geriatrics arena. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, Geriatricians also put focus on preventative care and on optimizing the quality of life of their patients.

Education and Training

Univ De Los Andes, Esc De Med, Merida, Venezuela MD

University Of The Andes 1993

Board Certification

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine)

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish, Italian

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Family Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Team Lead NaviHealth/UHG 2023 - Present

Awards

  • Resident of the Year Award 2008 Florida Hospital 
  • Recognition for Outstanding Services and Dedication to Patients, Family and Staff 2004 University of Miami 
  • Recognition in Appreciation Of Your Excellent Work, Dedication and Caring Spirit 2005 Jackson Health System 
  • Recognition for her Achievements in Advancing the Culture of the Latino American Business Community 2015 The Latino American WHO's WHO 
  • Top Family Practitioner and Geriatrician 2022 2022 Top Doctor 2022 

Professional Memberships

  • Florida Medical Director Association  
  • American Academy of Family Physicians  
  • AMDA- The Society of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Venezuela Foundation, Iglesia De Dios ( IDMJI), AMDA

Professional Society Memberships

  • FAAFP, FMDA, AMDA,

Articles and Publications

  • asst prof NOVA SE Vice chairunited health group

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Passion to do the right thing, discipline but ultimately god

Areas of research

Geriatrics

Dr. Kenya Rivas, MD, FAAFP, CMD's Practice location

Dr. KENYA RIVAS, MD

2501 N Orange Ave Suite 235 -
Orlando, FL 32804
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3200 S University Dr -
Cooper City, FL 33328
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639 NE 193rd St -
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