Cathleen Rivera, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Texas Tech University Health Science Center	Doctorate	MD	2002
Mayo Clinic Scottsdale (Education)	Other Degree	Other	2005

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Mayo Clinic Scottsdale	Internal Medicine	2005
Internship - Mayo Clinic Scottsdale	Internal Medicine	2005

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Internal medicine	Internal Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on September 03, 2025 -

Baylor Scott & White Center for Diagnostic Medicine - Temple - 1605 S 31st St

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Comment - “ Very caring... ”

Very caring

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“Very caring...”

Very caring

Anonymous 09/03/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 06, 2025 -

Baylor Scott & White Center for Diagnostic Medicine - Temple - 1605 S 31st St

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Comment - “ Dr. Rivera is great! I am so lu... ”

Dr. Rivera is great! I am so lucky to have her. She listens and is very good at explaining everything.

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“Dr. Rivera is great! I am so lu...”

Dr. Rivera is great! I am so lucky to have her. She listens and is very good at explaining everything.

Anonymous 08/06/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 29, 2025 -

Baylor Scott & White Center for Diagnostic Medicine - Temple - 1605 S 31st St

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Comment - “ My PCP listens and doesn't dismi... ”

My PCP listens and doesn't dismiss my concerns. I have had issues with weight loss and she has stuck with me on working through my concerns and options.

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“My PCP listens and doesn't dismi...”

My PCP listens and doesn't dismiss my concerns. I have had issues with weight loss and she has stuck with me on working through my concerns and options.

Anonymous 07/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 27, 2025 -

Baylor Scott & White Center for Diagnostic Medicine - Temple - 1605 S 31st St

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Comment - “ She always listens carefully and... ”

She always listens carefully and talks with me in a way that makes me comfortable.

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“She always listens carefully and...”

She always listens carefully and talks with me in a way that makes me comfortable.

Anonymous 06/27/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 16, 2025 -

Baylor Scott & White Center for Diagnostic Medicine - Temple - 1605 S 31st St

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Comment - “ Excellent in her review n direct... ”

Excellent in her review n direction of continued care for all conditions.

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“Excellent in her review n direct...”

Excellent in her review n direction of continued care for all conditions.

Anonymous 08/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 03, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Thorough, listens, and always pl... ”

Thorough, listens, and always pleasant.

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“Thorough, listens, and always pl...”

Thorough, listens, and always pleasant.

Anonymous 08/03/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 13, 2025 -

Baylor Scott & White Center for Diagnostic Medicine - Temple - 1605 S 31st St

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Comment - “ She always listen to the needs o... ”

She always listen to the needs of the patient and both figure out together what's best.

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“She always listen to the needs o...”

She always listen to the needs of the patient and both figure out together what's best.

Anonymous 07/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 25, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very thorough.... ”

Very thorough.

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“Very thorough....”

Very thorough.

Anonymous 06/25/2025

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Keri Moon, PA - Internal Medicine Physician, Physician Assistant

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Anne Mathew, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Kristina Jones, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Noah Stratton, DO - Internal Medicine Physician

Darla Lowe, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Kofi Sarfo Kantanka, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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