Dr. Yolanda Rivas MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
3415 Bainbridge Avenue Children's Hospital Bronx NY, 10467About
Dr. Rivas graduated from the University of Carabobo School of Medicine in Valencia, Venezuela, where she also spent her internship. After serving as a surgery assistant at Guerra Mendez Medical Center ...
Education and Training
University of Carabobo
University of Carabobo 1987
Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- 1995
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology- 1999
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eating Disorders
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Gastritis
- Malnutrition
- Pain
- Gas
Fellowships
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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