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Frieda Rivera, MD, Pediatric Nephrology, Houston, TX

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Pediatric Nephrology • Houston, TX

Pediatric Hypertension Nephrology

Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Frieda Rivera is a pediatric nephrologist in Houston, TX and is affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine and has been in practice 30 years. She specializes in pediatric hypertension nephrology.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 1992 - 1994
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 1991 - 1992
  • San Juan Bautista Medical Center
    San Juan Bautista Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1988 - 1991
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (NYC Health + Hospitals: Elmhurst)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (NYC Health + Hospitals: Elmhurst)Internship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988
  • Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
    Universidad Central del Caribe School of MedicineClass of 1987
  • Loyola University New Orleans
    Loyola University New OrleansNo Degree, 1982 - 1983
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoBachelor's, Biology, 1978 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • PR State Medical License
    PR State Medical License 1987 - 2020
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2013-2016
  • Recognition Award for commitment and dedication to the Latino community Dia de la Mujer Latina.org, 2009
  • Faculty Development Fellowship Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 2000
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Publications & Presentations

Lectures

  • Renal Tubular Acidosis 
    Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas - 1/1/2001
  • Hematuria in Pediatrics: A Differential Diagnosis Approach 
    University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas - 1/1/1993
  • Nephrotic Syndrome 
    Quito, Ecuador - 1/1/1993
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Professional Memberships

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