Meet Dr. Richard Rivera
I can't remember a time when I didn't want to become a physician. Early in my quest I wanted to be a cardiologist. I did heart research while earning my graduate degree from Texas A & M University. It was while I was in medical school at UT Southwestern in Dallas that I developed my passion for caring for and treating children.
I'm a Board-certified pediatrician who has practiced medicine in the North Carrollton area since 1983. I now see children of the children that I once cared for, and I refer to them as my "grandpatients". I care for patients the time they're newborns all the way through their college years. Over the years, I have acquired several interests in pediatrics, including developmental pediatrics, which involves diagnosing and treating behavioral and educational problems. I also enjoy sports medicine and caring for young athletes.
On a personal note, I have three grown children and in my spare time, I enjoy hobbies, such as pottery, wood working, photography and gourmet cooking. For recreation, I participate in tennis, fly tying and fishing, scuba diving and taking road trips on my motorcycle.
Services
- Acute illnesses
- ADHD management
- Chronic condition management
- Developmental problems
- Disease prevention
- Flu shots
- Hearing screens
- Injury treatment
- Obesity and weight management
- Vision screens
- Patient and parent education
- School and sports physicals
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Well checks
Reviews
Average rating:
Questions were addressed |
4.9
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Provider explained things clearly |
4.9
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.9
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What our families say
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June 09, 2024
Dr. Rivera and Tammy are always the BEST!! Have seen my children since they were 3 days old and now are 12 and 10, also took care of my nephews until they were adults!!
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June 07, 2024
Dr Rivera understands our needs.
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June 06, 2024
Dr Rivera is excellent in helping my child to improve his condition
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May 18, 2024
Dr. Rivera is such a godsend. He's so patient, kind, and makes us feel so comfortable.
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May 17, 2024
Always an awesome experience! Dr. Rivera and staff are great. They always take the time to really talk to you and make you feel comfortable. He always addresses our concerns and has a great bedside manner. We love him!!
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May 16, 2024
BEST Dr. in Carrollton.
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May 16, 2024
Dr Rivera he is a GREAT doctor.
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May 06, 2024
We love Dr. Rivera!
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April 17, 2024
Dr. Rivera is a blessing.
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April 13, 2024
Doctor Rivera is always been really patient with my son.
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April 03, 2024
Nurse Tammy & Dr Rivera are always so attentive and pleasant to deal with. They are very knowledgeable and always willing to listen/discuss
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March 27, 2024
Dr. Rivera is incredible in his patient manner and how he addresses my son and provides information about what is going on. He is patient, respectful and explains how and why he is treating my son.
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March 27, 2024
I recommend Dr. Rivera to every parent I can including parent blogs. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Any child is lucky to have him as a doctor.
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March 22, 2024
Love the whole clinic Dr Rivera is the best
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March 22, 2024
Our child has severe anxiety and they are really good at not making us feel bad about that.
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March 15, 2024
Dr Rivera is great with my teenagers and does a thorough examination. Tammy was very professional and kind as well.
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March 15, 2024
Dr Rivera is wonderful! He takes time, tries to build rapport with both parent and the child.
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March 15, 2024
First time parent and everyone made it easy and welcoming
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March 15, 2024
Dr. Rivera, He is an excellent Doctor very experienced.
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March 12, 2024
Dr. Rivera always takes his time with my son
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March 12, 2024
Tammy & Dr. Rivera are both amazing.
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February 24, 2024
Dr. Rivera always listens to any concerns, including financial, physical effects, and emotional effects of her asthma medications.
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February 24, 2024
Dr. Rivera and his nurse always ensure that our child is taken care of.
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February 20, 2024
Everybody in this office is great@
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February 15, 2024
Dr. Rivera and Tammy, they are both awesome and I always enjoy seeing them and their interactions with my children
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February 12, 2024
Overall Good Experience with Doctor Rivera
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February 03, 2024
Dr. Rivera
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February 03, 2024
Dr. Rivera loves to talk to my children and make them feel at ease.
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January 31, 2024
The whole staff is great
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January 31, 2024
All good
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January 30, 2024
Dr Rivera, his nurse and the front office staff are always amazing
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January 27, 2024
Dr. Riveria
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January 27, 2024
Dr. Rivera is awesome!
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January 27, 2024
Always great.
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January 26, 2024
Whenever we attend the clinic we are very well attended and we leave very satisfied with everyone, thank you very much
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January 26, 2024
To all of them because the attention was very good from the arrival until we left
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January 26, 2024
Dr. Richard Rivera & Dr. Amy Stockhausen
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January 26, 2024
Dr Rivera is the best and appreciate how gentle and kind he is with my daughter!
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January 26, 2024
Great experience
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January 15, 2024
It was a good visit
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January 11, 2024
Thankful for Dr Rivera! He and his staff are absolutely amazing! Love them!
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December 15, 2023
Dr Rivera is always great!
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November 17, 2023
Everyone at the office were great
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November 01, 2023
Dr. Rivera is very patient, caring and kind with our baby boy and with us as first time parents. I always leave the appointment happy because he always answers all my questions well and also gives me good advice. He takes time to check my son thoroughly especially if I have a concern. I feel like he listens. We also appreciate the nurse and the office staff! Always so nice and professional.
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November 01, 2023
We love Dr. Rivera!
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August 28, 2023
I would like to recognize Dr. Rivera he has been my son doctor for 18 years and has been very patient with me son and has always been very helpful with my son.
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August 28, 2023
I ways have a great experience with Dr. Rivera and his staff. Dr. Rivera IA a great doctor. I have no words to describe how much he has helped my son.
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August 09, 2023
Tammy has been with Dr. Rivera for several years. She never appears to be burnt out or irritated. She is always pleasant and patient with the kids.
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August 09, 2023
Of course, we LOVE Dr. Rivera, which is why we drive 45mins to still see him. We moved, but I refuse to change my kid's pediatrician.
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August 04, 2023
Dr. Rivera and Tammy always take care of our boys in a respectable way!
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July 19, 2023
Tammy has always been so good with (patient) and is very personable and informative. Dr. Rivera is always willing to answer all questions and concerns and does so well with the kids!
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July 19, 2023
Always a good experience at this office!
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July 09, 2023
We always have great experiences
Education
- Medical School:
- UT Southwestern Medical School
- Residency:
- Children's Medical Center of Dallas
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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