Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Provider Gender
MaleAbout Carlos Rivera and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I provide patient-centered, culturally sensitive care, with a special focus on serving underserved populations. As a bilingual physician fluent in Spanish, I strive to bridge language and cultural gaps to ensure all patients feel heard and respected. Through my training and community ties, I aim to deliver compassionate, high-quality care that promotes health equity.
Specializing In
I specialize in Endocrinology and treat problems with hormones and the glands that make them, like the thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands. I help people manage conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease, and osteoporosis. My goal is to keep the body’s hormones in balance so patients can stay healthy and feel their best.
Interests & Activities
In my free time, I love spending time with my family, whether it’s sharing everyday moments or enjoying special traditions together. I am also passionate about traveling, as it gives me the chance to experience new places and cultures while creating lasting memories with loved ones. These experiences enrich both my personal life and the way I connect with patients.
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Endocrinology, 2025
- Residency: CarePoint Health Bayonne Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2023
- Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine, 2018
- Medical School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, 2015
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
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Locations
- Banner - University Medical Center South Campus Multispecialty Services
- 2800 East Ajo Way, Building 100, Tucson, AZ 85713
- phone: 520-874-2000
- fax: 520-874-4042
- Banner - University Medicine North
- 3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, Tucson, AZ 85719
- phone: 520-694-8888
- fax: 520-874-4848
Testimonials
4.9 out of 5.0
94 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
He was very understanding and used terminology I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
A pleasure to have this Doctor! Very Professional, knowledgeable and caring!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Carlos Rivera is the best endocrinologist that I have seen at Banner. I have overlapping conditions that needed to be addressed by your other endocrinologist that I saw, but Carlos is the first that looked at overall impact. He adjusted some of my current medication and it has already made a difference in my quality of life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Dr. Carlos Rivera is excellent. I am having him for my permanent oncologist. He listens very well and is very knowledgeable. He de-stressed my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr. Was excellent, the best I have ever experienced here in Banner, he is outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Attentive, listens to ideas, creative and thoughtful doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr. Rivera was very thorough and knowledgeable. He listened carefully and answered all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr. Rivera was very professional and thorough. He listened carefully to my concerns and answered all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr. Rivera listened carefully to all my concerns and explained my health issues completely and with care. We determined together how to proceed with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Dr was very friendly and knowledgeable. Explained everything in great detail as to the specialized lab work i needed drawn.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
He listened, he was very informative. Made a good plan to help me.
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