Roger Rivera, DNP

Welcome to Mente Suave Psychiatry & Medicine, where Roger Rivera, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), brings over 15 years of medical competency in psychiatry, family medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, and trauma surgery.

Roger, doctorly trained at the University of Florida, is not only a seasoned practitioner but also holds a Nurse Educator Certification from the same prestigious institution. His commitment extends beyond clinical practice; he is dedicated to both treating and teaching the art and science of integrative psychiatric care. His diverse specialties and commitment to patient well-being drive his approach.

A proud veteran, Roger served in the United States Marine Corps as an infantryman, bringing a wealth of discipline, teamwork, and commitment to excellence into his medical practice.

Currently leading a research project on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at the Puerto Rico Medical Center Trauma Hospital, Roger aims to implement a PTSD protocol using precision medicine.

Our Approach

At Mente Suave Psychiatry & Medicine, we embrace an integrative approach that combines mind and body treatments, mental health evaluations, and psychiatric clinical care. In today’s challenging times, achieving a balance in life and emotional wellness is often elusive. Our commitment involves utilizing an array of testing, encompassing genetic, metabolic, nutritional, hormonal, and other measures, coupled with leveraging the advancements of evidence-based research in Neurobiology. This allows us to tailor short and long-term treatment goals, ensuring a personalized approach to the physical and mental well-being that meet the unique needs of each client.