Dr. Fernando Gomez-Rivera, MD

Dr. Fernando Gomez-Rivera, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor
18833 Eastfield Dr, Webster, TX
Fernando Gomez-Rivera, MD, completed his Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry with honors at Marid College in Mexico City in 1990. He went on to complete his medical degree at La Salle University in Mexico City in 1996. In 2003, he completed a residency in General Surgery at the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition in Mexico City. He went on to complete a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2005. He completed a second fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2007. In 2012, he completed a second residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Board certified in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, he treats patients of all ages for conditions of the ears, nose, and throat; head and neck cancer; and sleep apnea surgery. His clinical interest includes sleep apnea surgery and head and neck surgery. Dr. Gomez-Rivera is specially trained to provide treatment for CPAP intolerant patients via upper airway stimulation therapy and other surgical options for the management and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
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About Dr. Fernando Gomez-Rivera

Fernando Gomez-Rivera, MD, completed his Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry with honors at Marid College in Mexico City in 1990. He went on to complete his medical degree at La Salle University in Mexico City in 1996. In 2003, he completed a residency in General Surgery at the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition in Mexico City. He went on to complete a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2005. He completed a second fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2007. In 2012, he completed a second residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Board certified in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, he treats patients of all ages for conditions of the ears, nose, and throat; head and neck cancer; and sleep apnea surgery. His clinical interest includes sleep apnea surgery and head and neck surgery. Dr. Gomez-Rivera is specially trained to provide treatment for CPAP intolerant patients via upper airway stimulation therapy and other surgical options for the management and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

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Hearing loss and impairment
Swimmer's ear
Hearing loss and impairment
Swimmer's ear

Office location

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic | Bay Area Campus | Building B
18833 Eastfield Dr, Webster, TX 77598

Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Universidad La Salle, Doctor of Medicine
  • UTHealth Houston, Residency in Otolaryngology
  • National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition, Residency in General Surgery
  • Marid College (Bachelor's)
  • The University of Alabama, Fellowship in Surgical Oncology
  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center: Baumann Donald P MD, Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1225303001

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Dr. Fernando Gomez-Rivera is certified by American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

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Dr. Fernando Gomez-Rivera frequently sees patients for ENT Consultation, Ear Pain, Hearing Problems, Sinus Problems / Sinusitis, and Sore Throat. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Fernando Gomez-Rivera on their profile.

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Dr. Fernando Gomez-Rivera speaks English and Spanish.

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