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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September 26, 2024
The visits are always good doctor always takes time to listen to us and answers all our questions in very simple form.
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September 12, 2024
No bad experience
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August 30, 2024
Whenever we come to attend the clinic everyone is very professional in caring for my children
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August 28, 2024
Dr Rivera & Nurse [...] are excellent
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August 19, 2024
All workers here care about their patients. As my daughter was sick in the restroom another doctor came to check on her as well. We felt very well taken care of.
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August 19, 2024
I'd like to thank the front office staff when my daughter got sick at the check out they gave her water and made sure she was okay and set us up with a sick bag.
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August 17, 2024
We have been going since 5 years all the time they all are very good friendly and approachable
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August 17, 2024
We stay almost 4minutes away still we go to Dr Rivera because of his approach to children and even the staff ,they give us the appointment accordingly to our convenience
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August 02, 2024
Dr. Rivera, the best pediatrician
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August 01, 2024
Nurse [...] and Dr. Rivera are always amazing, they both have seen my children since 3 days old, [...], I drive over 1 hour to the office since we moved from the area but we will keep doing it just for Dr. Rivera to see our children, we always feel comfortable being under his care.
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July 18, 2024
Whole visit was good
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July 18, 2024
The medical assistant was great - very nice. Obviously love Dr. Rivera.
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July 16, 2024
All the staff is great
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July 14, 2024
We usually see both Tammy and Dr. Rivera when coming in and both are amazing
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July 10, 2024
Dr Rivera is the best! He take care of my 3 boys and their cousins as well, we are so glad to have Dr Rivera in our lives. THANK YOU!
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July 02, 2024
Dr. Rivera always talks to the boys and myself about their health.
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June 29, 2024
Dr. Rivera rocks! Very attentive and accurate with notes.
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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 24, 2024
He's the best doctor I've ever met
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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
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 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 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
Tammy & Dr. Rivera are both amazing.
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March 12, 2024
Dr. Rivera always takes his time with my son
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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 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 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
All good
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January 31, 2024
The whole staff is great
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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
Always great.
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January 27, 2024
Dr. Rivera is awesome!
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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
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
Dr. Richard Rivera & Dr. Amy Stockhausen
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January 26, 2024
Great experience
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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 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
We love Dr. Rivera!
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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.
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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