Antonio Rodriguez, MD

I work collaboratively with patients and the entire healthcare team to improve medication use, medication accessibility, and provide education on chronic diseases. My areas of special interest include diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, as well as traveling. My favorite place I have traveled to so far is Alaska!

I became a Pediatrician because I enjoy caring for children and love watching them grow and mature from birth through adolescence. My goal is to help every child attain his or her full potential by focusing on wellness and preventive care while working through any illnesses that arise. Good health starts at birth and I want to partner with families to guide them through every age and stage. I strive to provide high-quality and evidence-based care. Vaccines are safe and effective and I recommend that children receive all vaccines on the recommended schedule. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two daughters doing activities such as walking, biking, camping, cooking and traveling.

I chose to become a pediatrician because I wanted to use my love for science to give back to others. In my childhood, I was fortunate to have a fantastic pediatrician who I saw as both a healer and friend. I was driven to become a doctor by the idea that doing so would allow me to direct my interest in biology toward helping others in the way my pediatrician helped me. I am honored to be able to serve my patients as they grow into adults and their families who support them along the way. I am a strong believer in the importance of primary care and the benefit of preventative health. The ultimate goal of pediatric medical care is to help families support their children as they grow and develop into adults, but accomplishing that goal can mean different things for different families. I believe in shared decision-making to arrive at the best options for the health and well-being of the children and families that I serve. Outside of work, I enjoy any activity that gets me outside, particularly biking and hiking. My wife and I enjoy walking our dogs on the many trails and greenways in the area. I also enjoy listening to and playing music, reading and going to the movie theater on a rainy day.