Dr. SYLVIA RIVERA, M.D. | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
About
Dr. Sylvia Rivera was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida, and received her M.D. from New York University School of Medicine. She completed an Internal Medicine residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, returning to Santa Barbara in 2016 to serve the local community.
At Santa Barbara Endocrinology, Dr. Rivera embraces a Direct Primary Care model that emphasizes strong, personal connections with patients, unrushed visits, and transparent, membership‑based pricing. She is dedicated to empowering patients through education, individualized treatment plans, and ongoing support for chronic endocrine conditions, aiming to improve quality of life without the constraints of traditional insurance paperwork.
Education
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine (2010)
Residency: Internal Medicine - Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (Santa Barbara)
- Residency Internal Medicine - Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (Santa Barbara)
- Fellowship Endocrinology
- And Metabolism University of North Carolina Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: M.D.
Specialty: Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Board Certified: Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
Years in Practice: 16+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1932424702 Active
Primary License: California (CA) - A120799