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Joel Rivera-Rodriguez, MD

Joel Rivera-Rodriguez, MD

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.7 (240 ratings)

*Please contact clinic directly to confirm appointment availability.

Optum Provider

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Specialty

Internal Medicine

Languages

Spanish,English

Seeing patients at

Patient Reviews

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30 reviews

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Mar 25, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr Joel Rivera Rodriguez is not my regular doctor but was filling in for Doctor Sara Cruz Luna that day. He was very nice and helpful. He listen to my concerns and gave me a solution until my doctor would return and made sure to also discuss it with her when she returned. He was very professional and knowledgeable.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Mar 6, 2026
    Verified Review

    Doctor Rodriguez is a true professional in his field, extremely kind and courteous,

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Mar 2, 2026
    Verified Review

    He listens and does what's necessary.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is always interested in my well being, and understand my requests with great responsibility and care, I consider him more like my friend than my doctor after been in his care for several years now, he and his nurse Dorothy are exceptional human beings

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    He listens and is compassionate. He explains lab results and provides detailed guidance and explanation of what is needed next. Dr. Joel is always kind, and clean with his person, which is very important to me.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 16, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr Rivera is a very knowledgeable Doctor! He is a good listener! I’m glad he is my Doctors for many years now! Thank you Optum. For having him in Your group!! 🙏❤️

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 9, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very caring and knowledgeable

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 29, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is always friendly. Always ask how do I feel before he provides test results and or referrals recommended according to my symptoms if any. Shows real interest about my health. Always recommend to call the office before going to ER unless it's really necessary. I have referred him to friends. That's how much I trust his care and the only reason I changed insurance, just to keep him as my PCP after Optum dropped my old insurance.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 20, 2026
    Verified Review

    Perhaps we are too comfortable with each other and he accepts what I say without checking for himself. While I appreciate his confidence in me and the test results checking me physically would make me feel much better especially when I have a specific concern or comment. After all I am there to speak to the expert which I indeed am NOT. I do appreciate his kind understanding and support over the years.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Dec 10, 2025
    Verified Review

    Very caring and interested. Other doctors ...not so much!I would recommend him in a minute.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Dec 2, 2025
    Verified Review

    Por su profesionalidad y atención a los pacientes .

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Nov 7, 2025
    Verified Review

    He gives you full attention. He's caring. He listens and explains, discusses, and answers my questions. He follows up

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Nov 6, 2025
    Verified Review

    Takes time to listen to any questions , courties gives options, is respectful , responding to any problems I may have !

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Oct 17, 2025
    Verified Review

    He listened to what I said.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Oct 16, 2025
    Verified Review

    He has always treated me well & kepr me informed about my health. He always makes me aware of next steps. He's friendly & kind.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Oct 15, 2025
    Verified Review

    Dr Rivera is very patient and knowledgeable, My treatment plan is working. Im very very happy with him. I even recommended my mom and she loves him. He understand her symptoms.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Oct 15, 2025
    Verified Review

    Listen English is my second language I have a hard time wording things so please bear with me, I absolutely love Dr Rodriguez he's a wonderful doctor he is patient he takes time to listen to your concerns I just can't say much more than I love him and I try and recommend him to all my friends that I love and care for I wish everyone would have him as a doctor that's how much I love him. Also his staff is also wonderful they're very courteous friendly and they help you anyway they can I hope Dr Rodriguez has can you read everything this survey.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Oct 11, 2025
    Verified Review

    The best Doctor yet! He. Listen your needs!

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Sep 15, 2025
    Verified Review

    Awesome Doctor, reviewed and explain test results thoroughly, very prompt with new prescriptions, always reminding that he is always available.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Sep 7, 2025
    Verified Review

    He listens to me. Other Doctors did not at all. Thats why i asked for him.

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  • Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    FL, ME127224

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    Optum Florida

    PCP ID

    44007

    NPI

    1497062186

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • Careplus
    • Freedom
    • Humana
    • Optimum
    • United
    • WellCare
  • Medical School

    • Univ Autonoma de Guadalajara (Facultad de Medicina)

    Residency

    • Hosp Universitario Dr R Arnau

      Internal Medicine

    Internship

    • Hospital Español Auxilio Mutuo