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Dr. Cynthia D. Rivera M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
5001 N Piedras St (116) El Paso TX, 79930About
Dr. Cynthia Rivera is a psychiatrist practicing in El Paso, TX. Dr. Rivera is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Rivera diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Rivera may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Rivera treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx 1988
Tex Tech University School Med 1988
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Deborah Dallam M.D.5001 N PIEDRAS STREET El Paso Texas 79912
- Dr. Oscar E. Perez MD1400 N El Paso St El Paso TX 79902
- Dr. Joshua Eugene Dittmer M.D.5005 N Piedras St El Paso TX 79920
- Dr. David F. Briones M.D.4305 N MESA ST STE B EL PASO TX 79902
- Dr. Moataz M Ragheb MD, PHD2000B TRANS MOUNTAIN RD STE B476 EL PASO TX 79911
- Dr. Harry D Silsby MD5065 MCNUTT RD SANTA TERESA NM 88008
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1755 CURIE SUITE A EL PASO TX 79902SIERRA MEDICAL CENTERl
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1625 MEDICAL CENTER DR EL PASO TX 79902LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTERl
1801 NORTH OREGON STREET EL PASO TX 79902LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTERl
1801 NORTH OREGON STREET EL PASO TX 79902SIERRA MEDICAL CENTERl
1625 MEDICAL CENTER DR EL PASO TX 79902EL PASO SPECIALTY HOSPITALl
1755 CURIE SUITE A EL PASO TX 79902