Dr. Angel Rivera, M.D.
Bilingual Psychiatrist · Telemedicine Specialist
Focused on enhancing patient outcomes through the use of telemedicine and telepsychiatry.
About
Dr. Angel Rivera is a bilingual psychiatrist with over 15 years of diverse clinical experience spanning forensic psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, correctional medicine, crisis intervention, and telepsychiatry. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and completed residency training at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Mount Sinai Beth Israel, where he developed expertise in geriatric psychopharmacology and psychosocial treatment frameworks.
Throughout his career, Dr. Rivera has served in high-acuity clinical environments including maximum-security state prisons, county correctional facilities, and crisis stabilization units. He has held leadership roles including Chief Medical Officer at Thrive Talk, a telehealth mental health platform. His forensic psychiatry background includes comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic clarification, medication management, and discharge planning in correctional and forensic settings.
Dr. Rivera is a member of the Florida Medical Association and is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to provide culturally competent psychiatric care to diverse patient populations. His commitment to improving access to mental health services drives his focus on telemedicine and telepsychiatry as tools for reaching underserved communities.
Areas of Expertise
Clinical Experience
Staff Psychiatrist
Full-timeProvides full-time psychiatric services for a county health and human services agency, delivering comprehensive mental health care to underserved populations.
Chief Medical Officer
LeadershipServed as Chief Medical Officer overseeing clinical operations and medical standards for a telehealth mental health platform.
Staff Psychiatrist
Full-timeAssessed patients admitted to the inpatient CISD/crisis unit and Administrative Segregation inpatient unit in a forensic setting. Conducted intakes, developed treatment plans, and provided ongoing psychiatric care.
Staff Psychiatrist
Full-timeDelivered comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic clarification, medication management, discharge planning, and referrals for psychological services within a county correctional facility.
Staff Psychiatrist
Full-timeProvided geriatric psychiatric services for patients aged 55 and older, including diagnostic assessments, prescribing, and pharmacological management.
Staff Physician
ContractDelivered psychiatric services at a maximum-security/forensic facility, including comprehensive evaluations, diagnostic clarification, medication management, and discharge planning.
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Psychiatry Residency
Trained in geriatric psychiatry including geriatric psychopharmacology, psychosocial frameworks, and clinical rotations in inpatient/outpatient nursing home and geriatric satellite clinics.
Residency Programs
Trained in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry across Veterans Hospital, University Hospital, Parkland Hospital, and Terrell State Hospital.
Licenses & Certifications
Medical Doctor
Publications
Condom Knowledge, History of Use and Attitude among Chemically Addicted
Research examining the behavioral change of risky sexual practices in the context of the AIDS epidemic, with emphasis on condom use education for safe sex among chemically addicted populations.
Honors & Awards
Substance Abuse Rotation
Senior Year Psychiatric Research Rotation
Memberships
Florida Medical Association
Languages
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