Dr. Christopher John Rivera MD
Pediatrician
1110 Mulliken St Carlyle IL, 62231About
Dr. Christopher Rivera is a pediatrician practicing in Carlyle, IL. 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1995
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Bronchitis
- Indigestion
- Flu
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
- Strep Throat
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