Cathleen Rivera, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Texas Tech University Health Science Center (Education)	Other Degree	Other	2002

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 July 02, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ Friendly, professional and thoro... ”

Friendly, professional and thorough. Very clear communication, positive and encouraging manner.

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“Friendly, professional and thoro...”

Friendly, professional and thorough. Very clear communication, positive and encouraging manner.

Anonymous 07/02/2026

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Review by Anonymous on June 26, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ Very caring and attentive.... ”

Very caring and attentive.

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“Very caring and attentive....”

Very caring and attentive.

Anonymous 06/26/2026

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Review by Anonymous on June 09, 2026 -

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Comment - “ She makes sure your well and if ... ”

She makes sure your well and if you need anything she gets it taken care of.

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“She makes sure your well and if ...”

She makes sure your well and if you need anything she gets it taken care of.

Anonymous 06/09/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 30, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Good listener... ”

Good listener

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“Good listener...”

Good listener

Anonymous 04/30/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 17, 2026 -

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Comment - “ She is a very caring great Docto... ”

She is a very caring great Doctor.

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“She is a very caring great Docto...”

She is a very caring great Doctor.

Anonymous 03/17/2026

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Review by Anonymous on July 02, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Very attentive & focused on my n... ”

Very attentive & focused on my needs/concerns.

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“Very attentive & focused on my n...”

Very attentive & focused on my needs/concerns.

Anonymous 07/02/2026

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Review by Anonymous on June 18, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Listens and waits for me finish ... ”

Listens and waits for me finish asking my questions. Her body language tells me she is listening to me.

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“Listens and waits for me finish ...”

Listens and waits for me finish asking my questions. Her body language tells me she is listening to me.

Anonymous 06/18/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 17, 2026 -

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Comment - “ She listened well. Was clear wit... ”

She listened well. Was clear with directions. Personable

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“She listened well. Was clear wit...”

She listened well. Was clear with directions. Personable

Anonymous 05/17/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 17, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Always listens and kind and ver... ”

Always listens and kind and very knowledgeable.

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“Always listens and kind and ver...”

Always listens and kind and very knowledgeable.

Anonymous 04/17/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 14, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Active listening. Takes time to ... ”

Active listening. Takes time to review results and answers all questions. Willing to work with me in all areas

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“Active listening. Takes time to ...”

Active listening. Takes time to review results and answers all questions. Willing to work with me in all areas

Anonymous 03/14/2026

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