Dr. Gregory Riva, MD


Physician
Cardiology

Specialty

Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Hemet Heart Medical Center
1275 E. Latham Avenue
Hemet, California 92543
For an appointment, call (951) 652-5555
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About Dr. Gregory Riva, MD

Gregory Raymond Riva, MD is a board-certified cardiologist providing care to patients in the Hemet and San Jacinto CA area at the Hemet Heart Medical Center.

Dr. Riva specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Dr. Riva is involved in performing clinical research and has been a principal investigator in studies of heart disease.

Patient Education Resources

I have atrial fibrillation. Why did my doctor prescribe anticoagulants?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
I have high cholesterol. When should I consider starting a statin?
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
What are the risks for an adult with atrial septal defect?
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which there is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria). In adults, the risks associated wi...

Education & Training

Dr. Riva received his undergraduate degree (BS) from University of California, Irvine (UCI) prior to completing medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He then completed medical residency training at University of Southern California (USC) before practicing medicine as a hospitalist at Kaiser Permanente in West Los Angeles.

Dr. Riva then pursued additional Cardiovascular Fellowship Training at the University of Southern California (USC) and an additional Electrophysiology Fellowship at USC.

Hemet Heart Medical Center

Our practice strives to exceed our patient’s service expectations while offering exceptional medical care. We invite you to browes our website and look forward to the opportunity to exceed your expectations soon!

Patient longevity and quality of life are optimized by our phycision's team approach. By being proactive, or physicians and staff anticipate and promptly treat imminent health issues.

Hemet Heart Medical Center is a highly qualified group practice offering comprehensive cardiovascular expert services. Our extremely skilled doctors and friendly staff provide the highest quality of care using the most advanced technology available and are dedicated to enabling our patients to have full and active lifestyles. We are proud of our reputation as healers and leaders in the field of cardiovascular medicine.