1010 S. Ponds Dr.,
Webster,
TX
77598
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About the Provider
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Education & Board Certification
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Professional Associations
Fernando Gomez-Rivera, MD, completed his Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry with honors at Marid College in Mexico City in 1990. He went on to complete his medical degree at La Salle University in Mexico City in 1996. In 2003, he completed a residency in General Surgery at the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition in Mexico City. He went on to complete a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2005. He completed a second fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2007. In 2012, he completed a second residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Board certified in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, he treats patients of all ages for conditions of the ears, nose, and throat; head and neck cancer; and sleep apnea surgery. His clinical interest includes sleep apnea surgery and head and neck surgery. Dr. Gomez-Rivera is specially trained to provide treatment for CPAP intolerant patients via upper airway stimulation therapy and other surgical options for the management and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
Awards & Publications
Hobbies & Interests
In Dr. Gomez-Rivera’s spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and dog.Medical School
- La Salle University, Mexico City, Mexico, 1996
Internship/Residency
- Residency, General Surgery, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition, Mexico City, Mexico, 2003; Residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2012; Fellowship: Surgical Oncology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2005; Fellowship: Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2007
Board Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology
Locations
Berthelsen Main Campus Surgery Center
2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston,
TX
77025
Memorial Villages Surgery Center
9110 Katy Freeway,
5th Floor,
Houston,
TX
77055
