Rebecca Rivera, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Rebecca Rivera
About The Provider
Rebecca Rivera, MD is board-certified and has specialized in obstetrics and gynecology for 30 years. Dr. Rivera exemplifies a deep-seated dedication towards enhancing women's health across Kern County. Her areas of expertise include well woman exams, obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery, contraception, and menopause.
She was born in Southern California. Her passion for practicing medicine came from her love of bringing life into this world and improving women’s health. Her goal is to treat each patient with kindness and respect. Dr. Rivera received her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of California, Los Angeles, and she completed her OBGYN residency at Kern Medical in Bakersfield, California.
Dr. Rivera fluently speaks Spanish and is currently seeing patients ages 12 and up. She is married and has four children. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, listening to music, traveling and making people happy.
Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- Women's Health: Adventist Health Physicians Network
- 2701 Chester Avenue, Suite 201, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Get Directions
- phone: 661-241-6700
Expertise
Education
University of California at Los Angeles
Medical SchoolKern Medical Center
Residency ProgramBoard Certifications
Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001Insurance
- Adventist Health Employee Health Plan / Incentive Health
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Brand New Day
- Cigna
- Coventry
- Foundation for Medical Care- Bakersfield Counties
- Galaxy
- Health Net
- Kern Health Systems/Kern Family
- Kern Legacy Health Plan
- Medi-cal ORP1
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Networks By Design
- Premier Physicians Alliance IPA
- Tricare
- Triwest1
- UHC
- Western Growers
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
133 ratings, 23 reviewsThe provider star rating is calculated using patient responses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
Dr. Rivera was excellent! Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
I would absolutely recommend doctor Rivera. Very caring and sweet
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
I always recommend Dr. Rivera to anyone looking for an OB
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
The doctor was in a hurry and I felt like she was rude when I asked questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Very attentive, listened to all of my concerns. Highly recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
She was very concerned about not hurting me. The whole time she made sure I was okay. She was very sympathetic. I really like Dr Rivera
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Love my Dr...answers anything I don't understand
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Dr is great but wait times during appointment are ridiculously long. This appointment could have easily been done over the phone and saved me an hour drive to Bakersfield.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
The Doctor was amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr. Rivera is very good at listening to my concerns and puts any anxiety I have at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
A stunning display of brilliance and bed side manor that is bar none. Hands down.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
She was very attentive and concerned about the issues I was having.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
Dr is very knowledgeable and made me feel heard
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
She seemed rushed and quick to move on to the next patient after I sat waiting in the exam room for over 20+ minutes waiting.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Iv already recommended 5 friends to see Dr Rivera
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2025
She's been great and attentive.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
The doctor herself is okay although everytime I'm waiting over an hour to see her and then only talk to her for a very brief period.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
I highly recommend my care provider she is more than beyond caring and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
I very much liked Dr. Rivera's manner in which she provided care. It put me at ease and helped me get through the visit with my anxiety.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Dr. Rivera is knowledgeable and lots of help. Keeps everything positive and quick.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
They didn't show much interest
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
I would recommend all my friends to Dr Rivera
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Very patient and kind with explaining situations