Andrea V. Rivera, MD, MS

Hematology/Medical Oncology

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Overview

Area of focus i

  • Bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy
  • Hematologic malignancies
  • Benign hematology

Languages spoken

  • English

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About

Philosophy of care

My goal is to empower patients and their families by explaining their disease and treatment options so they understand the illnesses that have affected their lives and can make informed decisions about their care and path forward.

Why I entered medicine

I find the body’s hematologic and immune systems to be awe-inspiring. I went into medicine to learn more about how they balance infection prevention and cancer detection while minimizing the damage to healthy cells and organs. A deep understanding of how such systems work helps us anticipate the ways they malfunction and how to fix them.

Community involvement

I would like to expand the bone marrow donor registry, especially among underrepresented demographics and ethnicities. Too many people are unable to find a match or suffer from complications caused by suboptimal matches.

Personal interests

I enjoy tending my terrariums, gardening and reading (especially science fiction and fantasy novels). I also enjoy time with my family and snuggling our beautiful (but brainless) orange tabby cat.

Education

Undergraduate
 Drexel University, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, 2014

Medical School
 Drexel University College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2019

Training

Residency 2022
 Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship 2025
 Hematology, SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology

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