Jose Rivera, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine	Doctorate	Other	1988
Temple University Hospital Program	Doctorate	Other	1989
Baylor College of Medicine	Doctorate	Other	1994

Institution	Focus	Year
Fellowship - Baylor College of Medicine	Cardiovascular Disease	1994
Residency - Temple University Hospital	Internal Medicine	1991
Internship - Temple University Hospital Program	Internal Medicine	1989
Internship - Temple University Hospital	Internal Medicine	1991

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Review by Anonymous on February 05, 2026 -

Baylor Scott & White Legacy Heart Center - Plano Preston Road - 6601 Preston Rd

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Comment - “ We recommend Dr. Rivera to Famil... ”

We recommend Dr. Rivera to Family and friends

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We recommend Dr. Rivera to Family and friends

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Review by Anonymous on January 15, 2026 -

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Comment - “ They are very friendly... ”

They are very friendly

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“They are very friendly...”

They are very friendly

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Review by Anonymous on January 09, 2026 -

Baylor Scott & White Legacy Heart Center - Plano Preston Road - 6601 Preston Rd

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Comment - “ Very professional, knowledgeable... ”

Very professional, knowledgeable, doesn't rush, answers all questions.

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“Very professional, knowledgeable...”

Very professional, knowledgeable, doesn't rush, answers all questions.

Anonymous 01/09/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 07, 2026 -

Baylor Scott & White Legacy Heart Center - Plano Preston Road - 6601 Preston Rd

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Comment - “ Experienced professional, caring... ”

Experienced professional, caring.

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“Experienced professional, caring...”

Experienced professional, caring.

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Review by Anonymous on December 23, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Excellent service... ”

Excellent service

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“Excellent service...”

Excellent service

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Review by Anonymous on January 26, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Excellent "bedside manner"... ”

Excellent "bedside manner"

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“Excellent "bedside manner"...”

Excellent "bedside manner"

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Review by Anonymous on January 14, 2026 -

Baylor Scott & White Legacy Heart Center - Plano Preston Road - 6601 Preston Rd

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I have been seeing Dr. Rivera for about eight years. I full trust in him.

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I have been seeing Dr. Rivera for about eight years. I full trust in him.

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Review by Anonymous on January 09, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Doctor very profeconal if he exp... ”

Doctor very profeconal if he explains very well and the place very clean and tidy thank you for the good service

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“Doctor very profeconal if he exp...”

Doctor very profeconal if he explains very well and the place very clean and tidy thank you for the good service

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Review by Anonymous on January 03, 2026 -

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Comment - “ I've been coming to see him for ... ”

I've been coming to see him for the last several years and he's been a wonderful cardiologist

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“I've been coming to see him for ...”

I've been coming to see him for the last several years and he's been a wonderful cardiologist

Anonymous 01/03/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 22, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Pleasant easy manner. Not rushed... ”

Pleasant easy manner. Not rushed. Explained everything fully. Very knowledgeable .

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“Pleasant easy manner. Not rushed...”

Pleasant easy manner. Not rushed. Explained everything fully. Very knowledgeable .

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Internal Medicine Physician - Cardiovascular Disease

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Diana Nanayakkara, ACNP - Hospitalist, Nurse Practitioner

Nitin Kabra, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Philip Morales, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Swati Patel, FNP, MSN - Nurse Practitioner

Kendra Harris, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Madison Holland, PA - Internal Medicine Physician, Physician Assistant

Cetty Thompson, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Katherine Janaszek, FNP - Family Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine Physician

Marcus Mckenzie, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Sahil Bakshi, DO - Internal Medicine Physician

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