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Dr. Riva L. Rahl, MD

Concierge Preventive Medicine physician, Dallas, TX

Cooper Clinic
5.0 (8 reviews)

Dr. Rahl is Medical Director of the Cooper Clinic Platinum direct medicine practice and an author and marathon runner.

12200 Preston Road, Suite 101, Dallas, TX 75230
At a glance
Practice model
Concierge care through the Platinum program
Board certification
Internal medicine, emergency medicine and lifestyle medicine

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About Dr. Rahl

Dr. Rahl earned a double Bachelor of Arts at Rice University and her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine internship and an emergency medicine residency at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, serving as chief resident for one year. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Emergency Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.

She joined Cooper Clinic in 2005 and is Medical Director of the Cooper Clinic Platinum direct medicine practice. She wrote the book "Physical Activity and Health Guidelines" (Human Kinetics, 2010). She serves on the boards of directors of several Dallas-based non-profits.

She was inducted into the Rice Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019. As a distance runner, she placed first in the Dallas White Rock Marathon (2000) and the Cowtown Marathon (2000, 2002 and 2008).

Membership and fees

Cooper Clinic's Platinum program is concierge care.

Platinum membership covers 12 months of care, except cosmetic dermatology, and includes a comprehensive preventive exam, in-house lab and imaging, ongoing nutrition services and weight loss care, and annual and travel immunizations given in the office.

Platinum members can reach their physician or team at any hour by phone, text or email, get same day or next business day appointments, and get referrals to preferred specialists with help booking.

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
Rice University (double Bachelor of Arts)
Medical school
University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
Internship
Internal medicine, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Residency
Emergency medicine, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Board certification
American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine and American Board of Lifestyle Medicine
License
Texas
Board actions
Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Texas Medical Board
NPI
1174690218

Location

12200 Preston Road, Suite 101, Dallas, TX 75230
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Recognition and research

Awards

Inducted into the Rice Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019.
First place finishes in the Dallas White Rock Marathon (2000) and the Cowtown Marathon (2000, 2002 and 2008).
Chosen for the Texas Medical Association Leadership College.

Publications

Author of the book "Physical Activity and Health Guidelines" (Human Kinetics, 2010).

Media and books

Featured in the People Newspapers Remarkable Women series in 2020 as a physician, author and marathon runner who takes a preventive approach at Cooper Clinic.

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"Handles concerns with sensitivity and understanding."

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"Speaks with confidence while being kind. Listens carefully and offers sound advice."

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"Makes medical discussions easy to understand."

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Rahl take insurance, or offer a membership?

Cooper Clinic's Platinum program is concierge care.

Is Dr. Rahl board certified?

Dr. Rahl is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Emergency Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.

Where did Dr. Rahl train?

She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine internship and an emergency medicine residency at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

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