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Urology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
1.1K Answers
327 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered
9 years experience Urology
Bleeding: Sure, you may be traumatizing the lining of your urethra. Be gentle and don't do it for a few days, let it heal.. If keeps happening, see a urologis ... Read More
A 47-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered
9 years experience Urology
Penis: If you are talking about the small glands around the head of your penis, don't.
A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered
9 years experience Urology
Pyelogram: Is an invasive procedure in which you place a cystoscope through the urethra, then pass a small catheter through the scope into the opening of the ure ... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Recommendations
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Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rodriguez is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Rodriguez is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Nov 28, 2015
I am grateful for this doctor this Thanksgiving!
HealthTap member
Yes obviously dreaming! Everyone has heard of we dreams. But to actually be doing it and not knowing?! He was sound asleep snoring. Shocking
HealthTap member
I started feeling this today. It started with hot flashes. Now my chest feels congested like I'm catchinga cold from being cold then hot
HealthTap member
Thanks. Believe me I'm trying. I've been in this state for 5 months & not getting anywhere fast with my urologist. Very frustrated!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, PR
Graduated 1964MD
Residency
WILFORD HALL USAF MEDICAL CENTER
Awards
Kidney Foundation Citizen of the Year
Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
Texas Medical Society
El Paso County Medical Society
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