Dr. Richard Rodriguez, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Emergency Physician
2502 W Saint Isabel St Tampa FL, 33607About
Dr. Richard Rodriguez practices Emergency Medicine in Tampa, FL. Dr. Rodriguez assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Rodriguez examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Florida State University MD 2009
Board Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine 2013 - Present
- Affiliate Assistant Professor University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine 2016 - Present
Awards
- Top Doctor in Emergency Medicine 2021 Tampa Magazine
- Physician of the Month (October) Recognition Award 2016 St. Joseph's Hospital South
- Alumni "Belen Hero" 2020 Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
- Chief Resident Appreciation Award 2012 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine
- Medical Student Professionalism and Service Award 2009 American College of Emergency Physicians
Treatments
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Bronchitis
- Flu
- Allergic Reaction
- Stomach Flu
- Strep Throat
Professional Memberships
- National Association of EMS Physicians
- American Medical Association
- American College of Emergency Physicians
- American Academy of Emergency Medicine
- American Association for Physician Leadership
- Florida Association of EMS Medical Directors
- National Association of State EMS Officials
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