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Jose E. Santiago-Rivera, MD

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Overview

Area of focus i

Adult health care
Preventative medicine

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

About

Philosophy of care

Healing and comfort are a passion to me. As your doctor, I will treat you with compassion and respect. I consider these interpersonal traits as critical to the power of healing.

Why I entered medicine

I always had a personal interest in science. I also really enjoy working with and understanding people. I chose medicine because it offered me the opportunity to integrate these interests.

Community involvement

I love educating and teaching the community about topics in medicine.

Personal interests

I enjoy the beach, fishing, cooking and spending time with my family.

Education

Undergraduate
Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico-Inter American University, Bachelor of Science in Biology (BABIO), 1996

Medical School
Universidad Iberoamericana, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2005

Training

Residency 2007
Internal Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA

Residency 2008
Internal Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA

Residency 2009
Internal Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Publications & Clinical Trials

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Ratings & Reviews

4.66 out of 5 — 1260 Ratings

Explains (1133)4.62
Listens (1188)4.7
Knows Medical History (1179)4.54
Patient Rating of Doctor (1164)4.82
Trust Provider (1177)4.68
Gave Enough Information (62)4.57
Timely Manner (0)0

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What is included in the star rating?

Star ratings are based on a scale of 1-5 stars, 5 being the best. The rating includes responses to these provider-related questions:

Physician Communication Questions
1. Did this provider give you easy to understand information about your health questions and concerns?
2. Did this provider listen carefully to you?
3. Did this provider seem to know your medical history?
4. Did you trust this provider with your care?
Overall Provider Rating Question
1. Using any number from 0 to 10, where 0 is the worst provider possible and 10 is the best provider possible, what number would you use to rate this provider?

Why don't all doctors or advanced practice clinicians have a rating?

In order to have enough data to measure and compare, a health care provider must have at least 30 completed patient satisfaction surveys. Surveys are included for a period of 12 months from submission.

Comments

"Dr Santiago is at the top of my list for Doctors. He takes the time with you at your visit. What this practice needs is a few more people like Dr Santiago. As you should know,I feel he is definetly one of the best there is."

Mar 7, 2025

"Dr Rivera is a excellent doctor very knowledgeable and polite Dr Rivera is one of the best doctors in the country His nurses are excellent Every time we have a problem and we call they resolve the problem right away They are very professional and knowledgeable The check in and out girls are great The whole staff are great"

Mar 5, 2025

"Dr. Santiago Rivera is friendly, willing to discuss any questions and does not make you feel rushed. He quickly accesses your medical history and makes sue yo are upto date on tests."

Feb 25, 2025