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Dr. Amarilis Rivera M.D.
Pediatrician
Hospital Pediatrico Centro Medico San Juan PR, 00922About
Dr. Amarilis Rivera is a pediatrician practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Rivera is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Rivera diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Rivera can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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