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Dr. Maria Rivera-Penera, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dr. Maria Rivera-Penera, MD
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Dr. Maria Rivera-Penera, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Paterson, NJ.
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Dr. Maria Rivera-Penera, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 63
Paterson, NJ
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Maria Rivera-Penera, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Paterson, NJ.

About

Dr. Rivera-Penera graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST / RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Maria Rivera-Penera, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Paterson, NJ and has 38 years experience. Dr. Rivera-Penera currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, St. Mary's General Hospital and Valley Hospital. Dr. Rivera-Penera has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Lactose Intolerance and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rivera-Penera received an average rating of 2.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Rivera-Penera's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rivera-Penera also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rivera-Penera is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Lactose Intolerance
Intestinal Obstruction
Constipation
Lactose Intolerance
Intestinal Obstruction
Constipation
Lactose Intolerance
Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Celiac Disease
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Manometry
Achlorhydria
Acute Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Prolapse
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Atresia Without Fistula
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Jaundice
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Liver Abscess
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Small Intestine Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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    Choice Care PPO
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    Aetna
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Blue Priority NY EPO
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO
  • OMNIA - Tier1 EPO
    Direct Access PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    OMNIA HMO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • Regional Preferred POS Plus
    Hospital Advantage EPO
    Local Value Network POS Plus

Locations

  1. 1 St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center
    11 Getty Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 754-2504
  2. 2 Columbia Anesthesia Associates LLC
    30 W Century Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652
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  3. 3 Imaging Associates PA
    1350 State Route 23, Wayne, NJ 07470
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  4. 4 St. Joseph's University Medical Center
    703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST / RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Maria Rivera-Penera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivera-Penera's profile.

Dr. Rivera-Penera frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Lactose Intolerance and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Maria Rivera-Penera, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, St. Mary's General Hospital and Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Maria Rivera-Penera, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    255 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ

  • Overlook Medical Center

    99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ

  • Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center

    5 Plainsboro Rd, Plainsboro, NJ

  • St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, Paterson, NJ

  • St. Mary's General Hospital

    350 Boulevard, Passaic, NJ

  • Valley Hospital

    223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ