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Dr. Richard Rivera, MD

Dr. Richard Rivera, MD

Pediatrics*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Rivera, MD is a pediatrician in Carrollton, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano and Medical City Lewisville. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

4443 N Josey Ln Carrollton, TX 75010
Telehealth available

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Dr. Rivera's Reviews

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4.6
9 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Dr. Rivera delivered me on the day of my birth, and was my primary doctor the following 23 years of my life -until I graduated college. Then he insisted I was no longer a kid and had to get a grown up doctor. Bummer ?? He helped me through countless sinus infections, ear infections, the flu, and stints in the hospital. He is an extremely caring and genuine doctor, and I am better because God put him in my life. He truly cares about the welfare of his patients, and he knows his stuff! Five stars
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
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2 others found this helpful
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Kristina in TX – Jun 09, 2017
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Hands down my favorite pediatrician! I have two girls who were in the age ranges of newborn - 4 years old during the time they saw him (we just moved). I could not say enough good things about him and his staff (and I'm picky, having a Physician's Assistant as a mother)! Dr. Rivera was absolutely amazing. He was kind, knowledgeable, patient, and thorough. He took the time to explain everything and ask if I had questions and waited for me to reply. He never made me feel patronized or rushed.
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Whitney C in Louisville, CO – Dec 30, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Richard Rivera, M.D., practices at KidsDocs.  Services include general pediatrics, Well Child Exams, Immunizations, School and Sports Physicals, Acute Care, ADD/ADHD Evaluations
  • Pediatrics

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  • University Of Texas At Dallas

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Office4443 N Josey Ln Carrollton, TX 75010
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Practice

North Carrollton Pediatric Associates P.A.4443 N Josey Ln Ste 160 Carrollton, TX 75010
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano

    6200 W Parker Rd
    Plano, TX 75093
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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  • Medical City Lewisville

    500 W Main St
    Lewisville, TX 75057
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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  • Childrens Medical Center of Dallas

    1935 Medical District Dr
    Dallas, TX 75235
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