Dr Rivera has been my OBGYN for a number of years and I absolutely love her. She is one of the most professional and caring physicians I've ever had. She spends time talking to me about my problems. Have I had to wait to see her...yes. But she is worth the wait. I work in the NICU and I've had the pleasure of attending some of her patient's deliveries. If it's an emergency, she does her job and does it well. If it's non-emergent, she teaches her residents and medical students...at Kern Medical, it's an expectation as it is a teaching hospital. This lady cares about her patients. As far as waiting times (and this is true of any physician), things happen. She may have a high-risk mom, an emergency, or a delivery that she may have to leave for. Dr's understand that patients have lives too and don't want to wait. But if it was you having the emergency, you will be happy that she took the extra time with you. And have you heard of electronic medical records? They are quite cumbersome and time consuming but they are not optional. Your visit has to be documented. If you're looking for an OBGYN, Dr River and Dr Lopez are what you want. Yes they decided to become doctors, but think of all the time they spend away from their families so they can take care of yours. read more