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Ricardo A. Rivas-Plata, MD
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Specialty
Internal Medicine
Languages
English
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He is a good listener. He has some times to discuss my problems and treatment. I have been with him for more than 25 years and he keeps accurate records of my problems.
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He asked me pretty much at the start what do you want me to do. He didn't physically touch or manipulate the knee that I'm having pain.
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Good doctor, no nonsense.
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I have been Dr. Rivas patient for many years and I am extremely grateful and thankful for his support. He takes care and explains everything to me in a very nice manner. He has a lot of respect and understanding of my needs.
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Dr. Rivas-Plata meticulously reviewed my information in advance of our appointment and we had a great back-and-forth relevant conversation of my health profile and lab results in support of my annual Physical.
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The man is almost robot in his “bedside manner.
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Because he told just what to do immediately after l told him my symptoms
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Dr. Rivas-Plata always listens to and answers my questions regarding my health. He consistently explains information, provides options for care, and expedites the processing of referrals and medications with the aim of advancing my health and well-being.
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Dr Rivas-Plata is been my primary doctor for so long that I don’t see myself going to see other primary doctor.
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He always care for my health!
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Personality difference. Not very warm or caring.
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Dr.Rivas-Plata is a very good doctor and takes great care of me and is a very nice person.
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I have been going to Dr. Rivas-Plata for many years. He has always taken very good care of me. He’s not a very sociable person, but he goes to the point.
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He seemed attentive and thorough. He took time to check on a couple of issues.
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Dr Rivas-Plata is responsive and gives the feeling of competence, but he does have an aloofness. Partially this may be because of his consistent mask use.
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Great doctor very knowledgeable and caring
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Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
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it’s a great clinic for me
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Takes the time to check in; asks for updates on treatments with specialists.
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Always reviews lab tests with me and asks questions about my activities and health. Does not usually perform a complete exam.
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About Ricardo A. Rivas-Plata, MD
Ricardo Rivas-Plata, MD, practices internal medicine. Dr. Rivas-Plata earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College in New York. He completed his internship and residency at UC Irvine Medical Center. Prior to graduation from medical school, he worked for the LA County Department of Health as an HIV counselor and collected HIV-related data f or the first county-wide assessment of the disease. In addition to English, Dr. Rivas-Platas speaks fluent Spanish.Gender
Male
Board certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Licenses
CA, G79354
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
OptumCare HealthCarePartners California
NPI
1609961929
Hospital affiliations
Alterte Admit Arrangements
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Medical School
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Albany Medical College
1988
Residency
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University of California Irvine, School of Medicine
Internal Medicine
1993
Internship
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University of California Irvine, School of Medicine
1992
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