Dr. Tania Rivera, MD
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Tania Rivera, MD
Dr. Rivera specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of different forms of arthritis, Behcet’s disease, gout, lupus, fibromyalgia, Sjgoren’s Syndrome, and complex autoimmune conditions.
Dr. Rivera has in-depth experience treating osteoporosis, having worked at the the Osteoporosis Center in Princeton, NJ and been active in clinical research that assisted in the development of new osteoporosis treatments. She is certified by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry.to interpret bone densitometry tests.
She received additional training in the management of lupus, having worked for year in the Research Registry for Neonatal Lupus.During her fellowship training she continued to work in research studies focusing on the treatment of lupus nephritis, and lupus and pregnancy.
About Dr. Tania Rivera, MD
Tania Rivera, MD is a board-certified rheumatologist providing care to patients in the San Diego area at the Rheumatology Center of San Diego.
Dr. Rivera volunteers at UCSD student-run free clinic which provides accessible, quality healthcare for the underserved and works as a Per Diem at a community clinic, Family Health Centers of San Diego. She also participates in Project Access which helps uninsured patients get access to specialists.
Dr. Rivera is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla and Palomar Medical Center in Escondido.
Patient Education Resources
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Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) typically involves a combination of medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation and prevent joint dama...
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific molecules in the immune system that are involved in the inflammation and joint damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They are typic...
Education & Training
- Medical Degree: Universidad de Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile
- Internal Medicine Residency: Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile and Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY
- Rheumatology Fellowship: New York University (NYU) Medical Center
