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Dr. Kevo Rivera, MD

Dr. Kevo Rivera, MD

Psychiatry*
5+ years of experience

Dr. Kevo Rivera, MD is a psychiatrist in La Jolla, CA and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2018. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C101 La Jolla, CA 92037

Make an Appointment

(619) 543-5221

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Rivera specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

Using my training in recovery-oriented and systems-based care, I will work with you and, when appropriate and acceptable, your family, to carefully address your primary areas of concern while continually developing a comprehensive diagnostic assessment....read more

biography

Dr. Kevo Rivera (accepts all pronouns) is an Assistant Clinical Professor at UC San Diego (UCSD), working in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. They identify as a queer, genderfree, Filipinx-American child of once-undocumented immigrants,...read more

  • Psychiatry

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Community Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Columbia University/new York State Psychiatric Institute

    2024

  • University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

    Fellowship Hospital, 2023

  • University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

    Residency Hospital, 2021

  • University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

    Internship Hospital, 2019

  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2018

  • Pepperdine University

    Undergraduate School, 2012
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

UCSD Health Outpatient Psychiatry Services - La Jolla8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C101 La Jolla, CA 92037
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 50
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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