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Erica Thursz-Rivest, PA

Specializes in Family medicine


Not accepting new patients

Board certifications

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Overview

Qualifications

Medical School

Thomas Jefferson University

Licenses

  • PA2022-0112, New Mexico

Languages

I speak English

Gender

Female

Patient comments

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  • April 30, 2025

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Professional, informative

  • April 30, 2025

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very knowledgeable and shares information and treatment easily. She is friendly but to the point and I feel very comfortable with her and her treatment

  • April 21, 2025

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She was really good at listening to my concerns, setting up tests, and sending me to specialists as needed. She kept up with the test results and status of my procedures. She and her aide were very nice and helpful.

  • April 16, 2025

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Erica Thurs-Rivest, Arthritis Specialist is a wonderful doctor. I could not have a better Arthritis's Doctor. I am very happy with her. Knowledgeable & always explains medications, Tx. Plan in detail, listens & very compassionate. I recommend her highly.

  • April 02, 2025

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very professional, and really listens to you.

  • March 30, 2025

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Erica is evolved with my health and well being. She addresses my questions and concerns.

  • March 30, 2025

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She was attentive and answered my questions and followed through with necessary treatment.

  • March 28, 2025

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She cares about and listens to her patients. She was thorough with her analysis and explained matters clearly. It is apparent that she wants what is best for her patients.

  • March 28, 2025

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Erica is a very experienced PA, she’s friendly and caring and she listens and addresses my health concerns.

  • March 13, 2025

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Incredibly knowledgeable. Truly cares about her patients. Excellent at diagnosis and preparing a plan of treatment.

(105 ratings)
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Locations (1)

  • Thursday
    8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Friday
    8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday
    Closed
  • Sunday
    Closed
  • Monday
    8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday
    8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday
    8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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NPI # 1578935193