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I enjoy working with my patients to find an individual treatment plan that best suits their needs.
Dr. Rivera chose to concentrate on the field of General Surgery because she can use both her technical and medical knowledge to treat a variety of diagnoses. Dr. Rivera specializes in robotic surgery and hernia repair.
When not working, Dr. Rivera enjoys exploring the outdoors, quilting, and spending time with her friends and family.
Other Activities
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Member, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
Areas of Focus
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal Surgery)
Laparoscopic & Open Hernia Repair
Robotic Surgery
Surgical Treatment of Skin & Soft Tissue Disorders
Emergency General Surgery
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Resident, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis, OR, 2020
DO, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA, 2015
BS, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2010
BOARD CERTIFICATION
General Surgery
HONORS
Resident of the Year Award, Good Samaritan Medical Center, 2020
Gold Humanism Honor Society Member
Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society Member
Locations
Hospitals Served
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center