Dr. Francisco Rivera, MD

Dr. Francisco Rivera, MD

Pediatrician
800 S. Fairmount Avenue, Suite 110, Pasadena, CA 91105

At a glance

4.88 stars (8 reviews)
98% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 46 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University Of California, San Diego
Works at Huntington Plaza Pediatrics
4.88
8 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.0

Recent reviews

Dr. Rivera is an excellent pediatrician who has an outstanding bedside manner. He is courteous, patient and attentive to all of our needs and questions. I have already and will continue to recommend him.
Verified patient

Office location

Huntington Plaza Pediatrics
800 S. Fairmount Avenue, Suite 110, Pasadena, CA, 91105

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Popular visit reasons

1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
3-7 Day Well-Baby Checkup
Annual Pediatric Checkup
Child with Fever
Pediatric Consultation
Pediatric Follow Up
Sick Child Visit
1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
3-7 Day Well-Baby Checkup
Annual Pediatric Checkup

More about Dr. Francisco Rivera, MD

Dr. Rivera has been practicing at Huntington Plaza Pediatric Group since 2006. He earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemical Sciences at Harvard University where he graduated with honors. In 1999, he graduated from the University Of California San Diego Medical School, and on completion of his internship and residency at Children’s Hospital of Orange County he worked as a locum tenens physician - a traveling doctor substituting for short term clinical needs. Over the course of the next two years he would cover clinics and neonatal intensive care units in northern California, Colorado, New Mexico, West Virginia and upstate New York. Dr. Rivera has also done laboratory research in fetal gastrointestinal development, comparative neuroanatomy, DNA fingerprinting, bdelloid rotifer genetics and cystinuria.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University Of California, San Diego
Children's Hospital of Orange County (Internship)
Children's Hospital of Orange County (Residency)
Harvard University (Bachelor’s)

Practice

Huntington Plaza Pediatrics

Affiliation

Huntington Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Dr. Rivera has also done laboratory research in fetal gastrointestinal development, comparative neuroanatomy, DNA fingerprinting, bdelloid rotifer genetics and cystinuria.

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1437227808

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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8 reviews
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Very nice and qualified doctor. I will recommend him to my friends.
Verified patient
Dr. Rivera is an excellent pediatrician who has an outstanding bedside manner. He is courteous, patient and attentive to all of our needs and questions. I have already and will continue to recommend him.
Verified patient
Verified patient
Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Francisco Rivera affiliated with?

Dr. Francisco Rivera is affiliated with Huntington Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Francisco Rivera work with?

Dr. Francisco Rivera works with Huntington Plaza Pediatrics.

Where is Dr. Francisco Rivera's office located?

Dr. Francisco Rivera's office is located at 800 S. Fairmount Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105.

Which board certifications does Dr. Francisco Rivera have?

Dr. Francisco Rivera is certified by American Board of Pediatrics.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Francisco Rivera?

Dr. Francisco Rivera frequently sees patients for 3-7 Day Well-Baby Checkup, Annual Pediatric Checkup, Pediatric Consultation, Pediatric Follow Up, and Sick Child Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Francisco Rivera on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Francisco Rivera speak?

Dr. Francisco Rivera speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Francisco Rivera in reviews?

8 patients have reviewed Dr. Francisco Rivera. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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