Cardiology
Nina Rivera, D.O. PH.D.
Subspecialist, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Dr. Nina Thakkar-Rivera, D.O., Ph.D., is a subspecialist in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, focusing on complex cases of systolic heart failure, echocardiography, heart failure management, transplantation, and cardiac critical care. She primarily serves adult patients with refractory or end-stage heart conditions requiring specialized interventions, including those needing transplant evaluation or post-transplant care. Practicing at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, FL, s
14+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (ABIM)
- Cardiology (AOA)
- Internal Medicine (AOA)
- Echocardiography (ASE)
- Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: University of Miami (BS and BA, Biology/Chemistry and Psychology/Exercise Sports Science, 2002)
- Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O., 2012)
- Residency: Broward Health Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 2015)
- Fellowship: Broward Health (Cardiovascular Disease, 2018)
- Doctoral: Drexel University College of Medicine (Ph.D., Microbiology and Immunology, 2008)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital
- Cleveland Clinic Florida
- Jackson Health System
Languages
English, Spanish, Gujarati
Experience
14+ years in practice