Dr. Hilda E. Rivera M.D., Internist
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Dr. Hilda E. Rivera M.D.

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

29 Calle Washington 604 San Juan PR, 00907

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Dr. Hilda Rivera is a hematologist oncologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Rivera specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.

Education and Training

Universidad Central del Caribe MD 1995

San Juan VA Hospital Internal Medicine 1998

San Juan Municipal Hospital Hematologist-Oncologist 2001

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish

Areas of expertise and specialization

ANEMIA'SMULTIPLE MYELOMACOLON CANCERBREAST CANCERANEMIA'SCOAGULOPATHYLUNG CANCERAUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Blood Transfusion Comitte President Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital 2002 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • Asociacion de Hematologia Oncologia Medica de Puerto Rico  

Dr. Hilda E. Rivera M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Hilda Rivera, MD

29 Calle Washington 604 -
San Juan, PR 00907
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New patients: 787-725-6356
Fax: 787-724-3527

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