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Dr. Christopher Rivera, MD

Pediatrics* Age 55
Dr. Christopher Rivera, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Rivera, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Carlyle, IL.
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Dr. Christopher Rivera, MD

Pediatrics* Age 55
Carlyle, IL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Rivera, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Carlyle, IL.

About

Dr. Christopher Rivera, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Carlyle, IL. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed a residency at University Il College Med Peoria. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese and HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland. Dr. Rivera has experience treating conditions like Fever, Constipation and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rivera received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rivera is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fever
Constipation
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Fever
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Locations

  1. 1 Clinton County Rural Health- Caryle
    14509 State Route 127, Carlyle, IL 62231
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 594-3613
  2. 2 Clinton County Rural Health Breese - managed by HSHS Medical Group
    9401 Holy Cross Ln, Breese, IL 62230
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 526-7271
  3. 3 Office
    14509 Il-127, Carlyle, IL 62231
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4.5
Based on 8 Reviews
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Mar 02, 2022
He is the best doctor around !!! I wouldn’t want anyone else for my children !!
Baldridge — Mar 02, 2022
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Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Il College Med Peoria
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Rivera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivera's profile.

Dr. Rivera frequently treats the following conditions: Fever, Constipation and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Rivera, MD is affiliated with HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese and HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Rivera, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese

    9515 Holy Cross Ln, Breese, IL

  • HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland

    12866 Troxler Ave, Highland, IL