Dr. Luis Alberto Rivera M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
1162 Elder Ave Bronx NY, 10472About
Dr. Luis Rivera is an adolescent specialist practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Rivera works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Rivera treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Universidad de San Carlos Facultad de Ciencias MÈdicas 1963
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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