Dr. Albert Earl Rivera DO, Internist
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Dr. Albert Earl Rivera DO

Internist

4/5(24)
8331 Madison Blvd Suite 300 Madison AL, 35758
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About

Dr. Albert Rivera is an internist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Rivera specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Rivera provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

University of Health Sciences - Com DO

Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 2003

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 14 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Skin Issues, Skin Cancer

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Osteopathic Association, DO 
  • Member AAD ship: Affiliate 

Dr. Albert Earl Rivera DO's Practice location

Practice At 6000 University Ave Suite 450

6000 University Ave Suite 450 -
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Fax: 515-241-2005

Albert Rivera

8331 Madison Blvd Suite 300 -
Madison, AL 35758
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New patients: 256-705-3000

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Dr. Albert Earl Rivera DO has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 24 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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