Manuel D. Rodriguez, DO, MPH, FACP
Since childhood Dr. Manuel Rodriguez knew he wanted to help others. He became a physician following that passion. After completing his training, he and his wife decided that the wanted to be closer to family when raising their children and that led them to Georgia.
Infectious Disease allows Dr. Rodriguez to maintain a broad view of the human body and interact with other specialties. As a Doctor of Osteopathy, he has continued the traditions of listening to every patient and treating them as individuals and not just their disease. His current clinical interests are prosthetic joint infections, treatment of mycobacterial pneumonias, antibiotic stewardship, and HIV.
Dr. Rodriguez enjoys teaching and educating patients, students, and the community at large. This has led to opportunities at the local, state, and regional levels to lecture. Additionally, he has participated in several podcasts and tv segments. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and the outdoors.
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty Infectious Disease
Education
- Fellowship: Infectious Disease, The George Washington University, Washington, DC
- Internship: Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, FL
- Residency: University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
- Medical School: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Master's of Public Health: Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Master's Degree: Biomedical Science, Barry University, Miami, FL
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Professional Organizations and Affiliations
- Fellow: American College of Physicians
- Member: American College of Physicians
- Member: Infectious Disease Society of America
- Member: Medical Association of Georgia
- Member: Americal Medical Association
- Member: American Osteopathic Association
Honors and Awards
- Fellow of the Year, June 2012, Selected by The Department of Internal Medicine, The George Washington University
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Inducted April 2010, Elected House Officer
- The Victor Benator Award for Excellence in Teaching by a House Officer, 2010
- Denzil Les Sockwell Memorial Humanitarian Award 2010
- Award for "Best Resident" 2010, Selected by the 2010 Medical School Graduating Class
- Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Fraternity, Inducted 2003