Dr. Pedro Luis Rivera M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
Dr. Veve Street #59 San German PR, 00683About
Dr. Pedro Rivera is an adolescent specialist practicing in San German, PR. Dr. Rivera works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Rivera treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1971
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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