Dr. Marcelo Rivera, MD
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Dr. Marcelo Rivera, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Marcelo Rivera, MD is an internist in Poway, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Seaside Foot & Ankle
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Rivera specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital • Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivera
3.4
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| 4 Star | 13% | 13% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 1 Star | 31% | 31% |
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Dr. Marcelo Rivera, MD is an internist in Poway, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido...read moreInternal Medicine
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Rush Medical College
Residency HospitalRush Medical College
Internship HospitalRush Medical College
Medical School, 1976
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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