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Riva Israel

Riva Israel, PA-C

4.8390 ratings

Bariatric MedicineGeneral Surgery

Video Visit
Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic

Provider Gender

Female

About Riva Israel and Banner Safety Practices

Care Philosophy

I deliver comprehensive, expert care in collaboration with each of my patients.

Specializing In

Bariatric Medicine & Surgery
General Surgery

Interests & Activities

I enjoy spending time with friends and family.

All Banner facilities are pleased to provide interpretation services to our patients and their companions for no charge - just ask when you arrive.

Expertise

Education

  • Medical Education: Nova Southeastern University, 2017

Board Certifications

  • Physician Assistant: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2017

Video

Locations

  1. Banner Estrella Weight Loss Center
    • 9305 West Thomas Road, Suite 360, Phoenix, AZ 85037

Testimonials

4.8 out of 5.0

390 ratings

All 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Riva and Abigail have always been top-notch PA's who listen to any issues you have and respond based on pertinent questions I answer. Appreciate working with them both.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    She really cares about her patients and always has a smile on her face which puts me at ease. She is so knowledgeable and I just trust her as my PA.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Riva is very attentive, patient, and she actually gives me the time and space to express myself or any concerns that I may have. She truly does listen to her patience. Or at least she listened to me. I wasn't just a number, I felt valued.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    She is a good listener and made helpful suggestions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    She was attentive and gave informative answers to all questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Good listening and offered good information, answered questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    100% recommend. Very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly approach

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    She is so helpful and answers any questions or concerns I may have. She definitely is very knowledgeable and I am so great full for her help and advice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2024

    Professional, capable, personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2024

    Spent quality time with me. Answered my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2024

    She was very engaging and listened to my concerns. She gave me excellent feedback back and resources to assist with my goals of losing weight.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2024

    Riva is great! She always comes up with solutions and ideas for my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2024

    She cares for her patients and listens to them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2024

    Riva helped me get to where I am with my weight loss. She's a very friendly and understands her job very well. Thank you Riva for helping me lose all that weight. And Staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2024

    This provider was amazing! Easy to talk to and addressed all my concerns. Answered all my questions with long term solutions. She was very supportive and encouraging. The whole office is very professional clean and incredible to work with! My experience has been very uplifting and positive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2024

    She listens and shares ideas and suggestions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2024

    She was very personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2024

    She's very GOOD!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/22/2024

    Every aspect of the visit with her was pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2024

    She listened and made recommendations based on what I told her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2024

    Very accommodating

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2024

    She listens to my complaints and gave me advice and referral to follow up

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2024

    I really like Riva. She always listens to my concerns and doesn't act like she's in a hurry. She's very friendly but also very professional and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2024

    She listens, is encouraging, and answers all of my questions, plus puts me at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2024

    She is very knowledgeable and very patient and I left feeling more educated about my weight loss setbacks. Normally I would get discouraged and not continue. Riva Israel is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/4/2024

    Riva is very knowledgeable and professional yet she takes time to listen and address my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2024

    Riva is kind, sympathetic, and attentive. Riva always listens to my concerns, helping to provide possible solutions. Riva clearly cares about her patients getting the support and care they need.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2024

    Riva is both professional and friendly. She listens to my concerns and is always very supportive in helping me reach my goals.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2024

    Riva was easy to talk to and understood my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2023

    Excellent Customer service kind respectful answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2023

    She is the total BEST! She very knowledgeable, thorough and wants the best for me. That's why I'm so impressed with her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2023

    Very attentive to my needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2023

    She was able to answer all my questions and she made sure I understood what to expect moving forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2023

    She is so smart, kind, warm, and helpful. She makes you feel very comfortable and is very personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2023

    Riva is very patient. She listens to what I have to say. She gives good guidance and feedback.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2023

    She called on time. Answered all my questions. She was a pleasure to deal with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/21/2023

    She's lovely to work with. Thorough, calming and addressed all issues I brought up with confidence.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2023

    Excellent customer service, kind, answered questions, gave me good understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2023

    Riva is great. She always listens.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2023

    She is the very best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2023

    She is very knowledgeable about what I need to do or not to do in order to meet my goals.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2023

    She is very knowledgeable and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2023

    Great customer service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2023

    She's very passionate about the care she provides to me as a patient. She listens to what I have to say and make suggestions or recommendations for resources when needed. Most important, she takes the time to listen to me and never rushes me out the door.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/13/2023

    She listens to your needs and finds a solution.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2023

    She was helpful and addressed my questions and concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2023

    Good communication

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2023

    Very helpful, answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/9/2023

    Riva is always helpful and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2023

    She's awesome. She talked with me and helped me to understand my goals. I can't wait to see how well I put this information to use. Kindnesses, is what makes her awesome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2023

    She is polite, friendly, easy to relate to and understand the delivery of her message.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2023

    She was very straightforward and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/14/2023

    Knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2023

    I really like Riva. I have seen her a few different times and each visit is always good she's a nice person and always gives helpful information. Thanks Riva.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2023

    Great service and most of all she listens.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2023

    She is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2023

    Great bedside manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Riva's great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    Ms. Israel rates tops for my money.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2024

    I feel that you really cared about my progress and how I was doing in my weight loss. She's very positive and answered all my questions. I really like her. She's a very nice person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2023

    She is polite and straight forward. She is informative and helps you stay on track.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2023

    She was very nice and answered all my questions made me feel comfortable.

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