Overview
Dr. Richard Rodriguez is board-certified in general surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Dr. Rodriguez has been serving our community since 1995. Dr. Rodriguez specializes in all aspects of general surgery including minimally invasive and robotic operations. He performs a wide variety of office surgical procedures as well as managing anorectal problems and performing colonoscopies.', 'Dr. Rodriguez is a University of Miami alumni and completed a masters in public health degree from the University of Miami Miller College of Medicine. He then earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a general surgery residency at NSU/Sun Coast Hospital in Largo, Florida.', 'Dr. Rodriguez serves as the medical director of the Morton Plant Hospital Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine. He has served as both chief of surgery and medical staff president at Morton Plant Hospital. He served as chairman of the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine under Governor Bush. He is an active member of the American Board of Osteopathic Surgery, the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the American Association of Osteopathic Examiners and the American Osteopathic Association. He has received distinguished service awards from both the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association and the Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Association as well as recognition for distinguished physician leadership by the Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation. Dr. Rodriguez is a clinical professor for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and the NSU Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.', 'Dr. Rodriguez is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital and is part of BayCare Medical Group where he sees patients ages 18 and older. Dr. Rodriguez is bilingual, fluent in Spanish. He is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital.
Dr. Rodriguez is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.
Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Surgery.
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Locations
8787 Bryan Dairy Rd, Ste 200, Largo, FL 33777
1106 Druid Rd S, Ste 301, Clearwater, FL 33756
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Rodriguez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Rodriguez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Rodriguez by calling their office at 727-446-5681. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Rodriguez a top-rated expert for Choledocholithiasis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Rodriguez is classified as an Distinguished expert for Choledocholithiasis, 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. Richard Rodriguez specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Rodriguez is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard Rodriguez accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Rodriguez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-446-5681 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- CellulitisDr. Rodriguez isDistinguished. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Rodriguez isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Rodriguez isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
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- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- HerniaDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- NecrosisDr. Rodriguez isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
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- AcrospiromaDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Breast CancerDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Rodriguez isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.