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Dr. Ragene Ruth Rivera, MD

Oncology
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Texas Oncology El Paso Cancer Treatment Center West 1901 Grandview Ave, El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 544-6750

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Ragene Rivera, M.D. specializes in medical oncology and is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. Before she moved to the El Paso area, Dr. Rivera was chief of medical oncology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Tyler and the founder and director of its Medical Breast Clinic. In 1990, she moved to El Paso to join the faculty of Texas Tech Health Science Center where she became chief of their oncology service. Dr. Rivera served on the Texas Cancer Council as part of the Scientific Advisory Committee and has been active in the American Cancer Society since 1980, serving as a regional medical director in 1989. She has been active as well in the community Hospice Program in both Tyler and El Paso. Dr. Rivera is currently an active member of the USON Breast Cancer Research Committee and is the El Paso Primary Investigator for breast cancer research protocols. She lectures regularly on topics of breast cancer, serving on the speakers bureau of Novartis, Genomic Health, Myraid Lab and physician education resources. She is also a clinical associate professor at Texas Tech Health Science Center.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Baylor College Of Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Baylor College Of Medicine - 1974

Languages Spoken

Spanish
Korean

Location & Hours

Texas Oncology PA
1901 Grandview Ave, El Paso, TX 79902
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Oncology

Conditions Addressed

Leukemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia

Procedures Performed

Chemotherapy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicare
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Cancer 66
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
Orthopedics 124
Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
Children's Hospital 23
Urology 117
Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 50
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60