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 March 17, 2026 -

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

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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.

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Review by Anonymous on March 10, 2026 -

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Comment - “ I'm very impressed with how thor... ”

I'm very impressed with how thoroughly to reviews the activity with other providers since our last visit; neuro, Bone and Joint, Cardiology, Etc. She's always fully abreast of everything that's happened since I last saw her.

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“I'm very impressed with how thor...”

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Review by Anonymous on February 24, 2026 -

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Comment - “ She is one of your best doctors... ”

She is one of your best doctors

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“She is one of your best doctors...”

She is one of your best doctors

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Review by Anonymous on January 24, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Always abreast of all my health ... ”

Always abreast of all my health issues.

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“Always abreast of all my health ...”

Always abreast of all my health issues.

Anonymous 01/24/2026

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Review by Anonymous on October 19, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very professional very caring... ”

Very professional very caring

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“Very professional very caring...”

Very professional very caring

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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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Review by Anonymous on March 10, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Kind, caring and explained every... ”

Kind, caring and explained everything in detail. It was a very pleasant visit

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“Kind, caring and explained every...”

Kind, caring and explained everything in detail. It was a very pleasant visit

Anonymous 03/10/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 20, 2026 -

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Comment - “ She was thorough, kind and helpf... ”

She was thorough, kind and helpful as always.

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“She was thorough, kind and helpf...”

She was thorough, kind and helpful as always.

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Review by Anonymous on October 21, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Rivera is very helpful, conc... ”

Dr. Rivera is very helpful, concerned, and a good listener.

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“Dr. Rivera is very helpful, conc...”

Dr. Rivera is very helpful, concerned, and a good listener.

Anonymous 10/21/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 17, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Always listens patiently and is ... ”

Always listens patiently and is good explaining things.

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“Always listens patiently and is ...”

Always listens patiently and is good explaining things.

Anonymous 10/17/2025

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Baylor Scott & White Center for Diagnostic Medicine - Temple

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Anita Thapa, FNP - Internal Medicine Physician, Nurse Practitioner

Ray Rodriguez, MD - Allergist/Immunologist

David Wenkert, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Vallikannu Muthiah, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Ramie Dowell, PA - Internal Medicine Physician, Physician Assistant

Adam Brown, DO - Internal Medicine Physician

Angela Perez, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Alaina Dekeratry, RD - Registered Dietitian

Samantha Allen, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Rafael Gonzalez-Ayala, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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