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Dr. Rebecca Rivera, MD

Dr. Rebecca Rivera, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Rebecca Rivera, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rivera has extensive experience in Gynecologic Neoplasms. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1990. She is affiliated with Kern Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 62 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (62 reviews)

Practice

1700 Mount Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA 93306

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Dr. Rivera's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivera

2.9
62 ratings, 19 with a written review
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I need to find out where my medical records are after the Eye st location closed down…every number I try to call the mailbox is full…please advise as to how I can have my records sent to my current dr
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Renee – Jun 09, 2022
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I saw Dr. Rivera for both of my pregnancies and she was absolutely wonderful to me. She always addressed any concerns I had, and listened to me. I personally never had any bad experiences with her or her office staff. They were all always so kind to me. No complaints whatsoever.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alyssa M. – Sep 01, 2021
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STEER CLEAR FROM HER. I saw her at 36 weeks and she knew my baby was still not breached. I went into labor a few days after that office visit and she acted surprised to find out my baby wasn’t head down after I started pushing and had such a sour attitude with me the entire time after that. It didn’t bother me at the time because I was in labor and all I cared about what pushing my baby out. I didn’t find out until after I gave birth that I delivered my son BUTT FIRST. I had no time for an epidural because he was ready to come out as soon as I got to the hospital. During my labor, I felt her put her hands in there and tug around it for a while. I didn’t know what she was doing; I just trusted her as a professional. I’m assuming she was reaching for my baby and forcing him down. For someone who put my and my son’s lives at risk, she was pretty emotionless after the labor. She asked how I was feeling and that’s that last I heard or saw of her.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 29, 2021
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Dr rivera was my OB/GYN for both my babies and she was GREAT! answered all my questions and made me feel safe when i was at the hospital delivering. 2 years after having my babies i decided to remove tubes and she walked me through the whole process and was super helpful and understanding. i highly recommend dr rivera
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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alicen leon – May 12, 2021
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She was so rude & doesnt deserve to be a obgyn she does not care about her patients , I definitely do not recommend her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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May 21, 2020
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I found out I was expecting and then I found out about 8wks later that my babies heart stopped beating and growing. The nurse practitioner had me go get a second opinion ultra sound. And wanted me to return in 2weeks. Expecting to find out what my options were at my next app. Dr Rivera Walked in. She didn’t ask how I was doing? or how I was feeling ? She instantly says so when did you miscarry? she didn’t read my file or even taken the time to figure out my Situation. She then continues with I can’t help you today because you didn’t do blood work. Something that I wasn’t told that I needed to do before this appointment that I had been anxiously waiting almost 2 weeks for. After carrying a deceased baby for a month. I called the office and left a message because I was in excruciating pain. Nobody ever called me back. Two days later I woke hemorrhaging. Ended up having to call the ambulance and had to an emergency d&c to stop me from bleeding to death. She doesn't care!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Feb 09, 2020
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I really felt taken advantage of monetarily. I dont think that patient care/wellness or satisfaction matters at THIS office. I will never return to this office. These dr' s should just focus on the aesthetic services they provide, since money is the top priority for this office
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2018
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Extremely RUDE and did not address any of my concerns. Waited in the room, for over an hour before she finally decided to come in. Talked down to me like I was an idiot and refused to examine me even when I expressed that I was in pain. Backed into the wall like she was afraid to even touch me. Rude, mean, demeaning, and uncaring. Terrible bedside manner.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 others found this helpful
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Bakersfield, CA – Oct 03, 2017
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Professional and kind, addressed all my concerns and answered all my questions. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Bakersfield, CA – May 23, 2017
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Staff is very friendly and professional. Always answers all questions fully to our understanding. Dr. Rivera is very experienced and knowledgeable I feel that my baby and I are in great hands.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Stephanie in Bakersfield, CA – May 19, 2017
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Didn't even meet her until I was 4 days post op from an open surgery to remove my tube due to an ectopic pregnancy . She ripped my steri strips off, all while i had tears streaminf from th pain. She did not care tht.v. she wass hurtin me.shamed me for using a walker for balance, told me to put oil on my incision (surgeon told me not to do that) told my i must've had an std because according to her that's what causes ectopic pregnancies (not true and no I don't have an std!) She talked over me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Bakersfield, CA – May 13, 2017
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My wife just lost the baby over the weekend. The nurse practitioner at this office saved her life. The doctor never even bothered to come to hospital to visit, during a 3 day stay. At the followup today, SHE WAS RUDE and mean. Told my wife she must have an STD because that is what causes the issue that almost took her life. My wife and I have been monogamous our entire lives. Neither has been with anyone else PERIOD. Ripped the tape off a relatively fresh incision with no warning. STAY AWAY!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Randy in bakersfield ca – May 12, 2017
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I've visited their San Dimas location a few times. Reception staff is very rude, they're always on their phones recording each other and taking pictures while these patients in the office. Very long wait. Once you're in the room she has no bedside manners. You can't even ask questions about your problem since she makes you feel so rushed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Maria G in Bakersfield, CA – Nov 12, 2016
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Dr. Rivera is the best! Dr. Lopez and her both compliment each other so well... They have both been my doctors for over ten years, very trustworthy and on point. Have been with me through 4 of my pregnancies. They are both passionate about what they do and committed! If you are looking for someone to take good care of you and that you can trust this is where you wanna be
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tiffany in Bakersfield ca – Oct 11, 2016
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I highly recommend Dr Rivera she is a good dr and is always answering my questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Courtney in Bakersfield, CA – Jun 22, 2016
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She is very rude. After 5 years all the sudden decided not to see me anymore with my 3rd pregnancy and sent me to sage brush saying I was high risk when I really wasn't. Pretty much told me to get out of her office and never come back. She has no bed side manners. I love the nurse practitioner. She was the only reason I kept going. I wouldn't recommend ever going there.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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kari in Bakersfield, ca – Mar 16, 2016
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she is great! gets down to business highly professional very experienced she brought my beautiful son into the world!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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shey in bakersfield ca – Feb 13, 2016
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She is rude has no bed side manners would not recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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jen@01 in Bakersfield ca – Jan 12, 2016
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If I could no stars I would. The staff is horrible and rude. They don't care about their patience. So if I were you I'd save your time and don't schedule and appointment with this horrible office
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Jan 01, 2016
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Our mission is to provide quality health care to all women in a warm and caring environment. We strive to treat all patients with compassion and respect.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Kern Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
  • Ucla Westwood

    Undergraduate School, 1986
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Locations

Practice

Kern Medical1700 Mount Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA 93306
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Practice

Lyndon and Belinda Senar MDS Inc1524 27th St Ste 202 Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Practice

Kern County Hospital Authority9300 Stockdale Hwy Ste 100 Bakersfield, CA 93311
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Practice

A Linn Medical Practice4000 San Dimas St Ste 2 Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kern Medical Center

    1700 Mount Vernon Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93306

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    66%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% lower than the national average

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