Overview
Dr. Joaquin Rodriguez is a board-certified physician specializing in surgery. His professional interests surgical procedures for breast cancer, foregut, bariatric, weight loss and general surgery as well as hiatal hernia, robotic hernia repair and gastroesophageal reflux disease. A native of Texas, Dr. Rodriguez is passionate about providing compassionate care for adult patients in his community. Dr. Rodriguez is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is proud to be the first minimally invasive-trained surgeon at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple since joining the surgery department in 2000. Outside of work, Dr. Rodriguez enjoys photography.
Dr. Rodriguez is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Lump, Lymphadenectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Clinical Research
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Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
Dr. David Provost is a board-certified surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery. His professional interests include management of obesity and complications and weight-regain after bariatric surgery. He is Chief of the section of Bariatric and General surgery at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, Dr. Provost is passionate about educating future surgeons and their training in laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and revisions and complications. He is proud to have performed the first laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery in Texas in April 1999. Dr. Provost is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the American College of Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, including his wife (a former Baylor Scott & White surgeon), two children and two grandchildren. Dr. Provost also likes music and traveling. Dr. Provost is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Provost is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.
Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco
Matthew Bower is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Bower is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Bower is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.
Texas Breast Specialists
Bridget O'brien is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Georgetown, Texas. Dr. O'brien is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. O'brien is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joaquin A. Rodriguez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joaquin A. Rodriguez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joaquin A. Rodriguez by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joaquin A. Rodriguez a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joaquin A. Rodriguez is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Joaquin A. Rodriguez specialize in?
While Dr. Joaquin A. Rodriguez is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Lump. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Joaquin A. Rodriguez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joaquin A. Rodriguez has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Joaquin A. Rodriguez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joaquin A. Rodriguez accept my insurance?
Dr. Joaquin A. Rodriguez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Rodriguez isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Rodriguez isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast InfectionDr. Rodriguez isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Rodriguez isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Lump.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Rodriguez isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Rodriguez isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
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- BoilsDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Boils.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- CarbuncleDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- FibroadenomaDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
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- AchalasiaDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- CellulitisDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.