Dr. Sylvia Rivera
Endocrinologist
Meet Sylvia Rivera, M.D.
Dr Sylvia Rivera, is your go-to expert for hormone and metabolic health. With board certifications in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, she’s the real deal. Driven by a passion to break free from the constraints of traditional patient care, she founded Santa Barbara Endocrinology. Here, it’s all about lasting support and education tailored to your needs. Dr. Rivera’s all about creating personalized, long-lasting treatment plans that really work. Seeing the positive, life changing effects of consistent care only fuels her dedication to your long-term health journey.
Direct Endocrine Care
At Santa Barbara Endocrinology, we’re all about a fresh approach to medical care. We believe in building strong, personal connections with our patients. With our direct care model, you and your doctor team up to tackle health goals without the hassle of paperwork and insurance hurdles.
Specialized Services
- Type 1 diabetes management
- Type 2 diabetes management, prevention, and reversal
- Obesity management, prevention, and reversal
- Women’s Health including diabetes in pregnancy, PCOS, and menopause
- Conditions associated with Insulin resistance including metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, and fatty liver disease
- Thyroid disease (including autoimmune conditions)
- Thyroid cancer
- Osteoporosis and osteopenia
- Parathyroid disorders
- Pituitary disease
- Adrenal disorders