Overview
Philosophy of care | My philosophy is make sure to care for you as I would like to be cared for. | Filosofía de atención | Mi filosofía es cuidarte y atenderte como me gustaría que lo hicieran por mí. | Mira mi video | . | Why I entered medicine | I got into medicine to care for patients not only as individuals, but also regarding their relationship with their family and the community. | Por qué escogí una carrera de medicina | Estudié medicina para atender a los pacientes no solamente como personas individuales, sino también en lo que respecta a su relación con su familia y la comunidad. | Community involvement | I was CMO for Laurel Health during my time there. | Participación en la comunidad | Durante el tiempo que estuve allí, fui CMO de Laurel Health. | Personal interests | I’m a fan of music and the arts. | Intereses personales | Soy fanático de la música y las artes.
Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Muscle Spasms.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
141 N Vine Street, Hazleton, PA 18201
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Geisinger Mount Pocono - Community Medicine
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UPMC Primary Care
Rebecca J. Pietrofesa, DO, specializes in family medicine and is board-certified in family medicine/osteopathic manipulation treatment (OMT) by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. She is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg and UPMC West Shore. Dr. Pietrofesa completed her completed her residency at St. Joseph Medical Center and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Pietrofesa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Sitosterolemia.
Myerstown Family Practice PC
Tshering Sherpa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Myerstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sherpa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Wolcott Rallison Syndrome, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- OpisthotonosDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Opisthotonos.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- SciaticaDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Acute CystitisDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- ApoplexyDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bile Acid MalabsorptionDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Bile Acid Malabsorption.