Rebecca Riba-Wolman, MD

Director, Glycogen Storage Disease Program & Disorders of Hypoglycemia | Program Director, Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship, UConn Health

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Rebecca Riba-Wolman, MD, is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Director of the Glycogen Storage Disease Program & Disorders of Hypoglycemia. Dr. Riba-Wolman’s areas of expertise include general endocrinology, diabetes, neuroendocrinology/pituitary disorders, endocrine late effects of cancer survivors, and obesity.

Education

Weill Cornell Medical College

Residency

Boston Children's Hospital

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Endocrinology
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

  • Mahmoud SF, Bezzerides AL, Riba R, Lai GJ, Lovell PV, Hara Y, McCobb DP: Accurate quantitative RT-PCR for relative expression of Slo splice variants. Journal of Neuroscience Methods, 115(2): pages 189-98, 2002.
  • Kaplan RN*, Riba RD*, Zacharoulis S*, Bramley AH, Vincent L, Costa C, MacDonald DD, Jin DK, Shido K, Kerns SA, Zhu Z, Hicklin D, Wu Y, Port JL, Altorki N, Port ER, Ruggero D, Shmelkov SV, Jensen KK, Rafii S, Lyden D. (*shared-first authors): VEGFR1-positive haematopoietic bone marrow progenitors initiate the pre-metastatic niche. Nature, 438(7069): pages 820-7, 2005.

Locations Where I See Patients

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Hartford (85 Seymour St.)

85 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT06106
United States

Exterior view of Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center – Hartford

282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT06106
United States

Exterior of 505 Farmington Avenue

Connecticut Children's Specialty Care and Surgery Center – Farmington

505 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT06032
United States

4.8
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Provider showed concern

4.8

Provider explained things clearly

4.9

Provider included you in decisions

4.8

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8

Most Recent Comments

January 1, 2025
Highest praise for Dr Riba-Wolman! She is thorough, and smart without a level of intimidation, relates very well to the younger patient and parents alike, has tremendous insight and knowledge in the industry, and is able to make it relate to patient-specific concerns. We Need MORE of her! CCMC is our destination for expert care
November 11, 2024
Dr. Riba is the definition of an extraordinary doctor! I have no reservations about taking time off work to see her because she makes me feel completely at ease about my son's care. Her attentiveness and empowering approach ensure that we receive top-notch care.
August 8, 2024
Dr. Riba-Wolman is a top notch doctor. So happy , she is "our" doctor!!!
July 7, 2024
I had to step out for a moment to help my child in the bathroom. My husband spoke with the doctor. Obesity is a concern for my child and the doctor handled it all with care and used body neutral language I greatly appreciated.
July 7, 2024
Exceptional provider; deep knowledge and great compassion