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Dr. Clara Rivera, MD

Dr. Clara Rivera, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Clara Rivera, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Bronx, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in 1980. She is affiliated with medical facilities NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln and Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 5 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

234 E 149th St Bronx, NY 10451

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(718) 579-5000

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rivera specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Rivera's Reviews

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About Me

biography

Clara Rivera, MD is a board-certified surgeon specializing in both plastic surgery and hand surgery. She provides a variety of services to her patients including skin cancer removal, body contouring, trigger finger treatment, carpal tunnel surgery,...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Mayo Clinic Rochester

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994

  • Carter's Med College

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • Hurley Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980

  • Lincoln Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Nyc Health Hospitals / Lincoln234 E 149th St Bronx, NY 10451
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Practice

I & R. Medical Services PC11241 Queens Blvd Ste Llb Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Wyckoff Heights Medical Center374 Stockholm St Brooklyn, NY 11237
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

    374 Stockholm St
    Brooklyn, NY 11237

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

    76%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

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  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln

    234 E 149th St
    Bronx, NY 10451
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    67%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    17% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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