Gastroenterology

Jesus Rivera-Nieves, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, UC San Diego School of Medicine; Member, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

Jesus Rivera-Nieves, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine and a key member of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center at UC San Diego Medical Center and the Veterans Administration Hospital San Diego. He specializes in gastroenterology with a primary focus on inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, colitis, and hemorrhagic proctocolitis. His clinical expertise also extends to radiation enteritis, viral gastroenteritis, and re

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (implied by licenses)

Education & Training

University of Virginia — Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Fellowship, 2001
University of Maryland — Residency, 1993
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus — M.D., 1990
BS, 1985

Peer Recognition

American Gastroenterological Association — Fellow (AGAF)
2010

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Crohn's DiseaseUlcerative ColitisInflammatory Bowel Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Ambetter

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center

Languages

English, Spanish

Conditions Dr. Rivera-Nieves treats

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Rivera-Nieves accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Jesus Rivera-Nieves's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 41 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Rivera-Nieves practice?

Jesus Rivera-Nieves practices in San Diego, CA with hospital affiliations including UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center.

What does Dr. Rivera-Nieves specialize in?

Jesus Rivera-Nieves is a board-certified gastroenterology specialist with focus areas in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

What is Dr. Rivera-Nieves's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: University of Virginia — Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Fellowship, 2001; University of Maryland — Residency, 1993; University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus — M.D., 1990.