06/11/2026
We are proud to spotlight Dr. Nina Rivera, M.D., M.Ed., IBCLC, FACOG, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with certification in lactation and a deep commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Dr. Rivera earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut and began her career by teaching English in the New Haven community before pursuing medicine. She went on to receive her medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed her OB/GYN residency at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Her dedication and excellence have earned her several honors, including the Society of Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Award, the Cleveland Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Mortimer Highest CREOG Award, and the University of Connecticut Lyman Stowe Award.
Born and raised in Hartford, Dr. Rivera was thrilled to return to Connecticut and join Generations OB/GYN in 2020. She provides full-scope obstetric and gynecologic care, with special interests in adolescent gynecology, lactation medicine, patient-centered pregnancy care, family planning, PCOS, and menopause management.
In addition to serving patients as a Physician and Partner at Generations OB/GYN, Dr. Rivera is an Associate Clinical Instructor at Yale University School of Medicine and volunteers as a preceptor for Yale’s student-run HAVEN Free Clinic.
Dr. Rivera loves building trusting relationships and helping patients reach their health goals at every stage of life. Call our office today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Rivera.
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