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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Internal Medicine
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English
Doctor Q&A
7 Answers
3 Agrees
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A 48-year-old male asked:

Dr. Hiram Rodriguezanswered
24 years experience
Medication: Hello. This is the lowest dose of the med. It is a combination diuretic designed to avoid low potassium, which can sometimes happen with diuretics. Li... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:

Dr. Hiram Rodriguezanswered
24 years experience
Dark mark: Hello. If you recall an injury, then it could be a small hematoma or bruise. It can last several weeks and like a bruise on the skin should change in ... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:

Dr. Hiram Rodriguezanswered
24 years experience
Lung sounds: Hello. These can be many things depending on what's going on with the person. Assuming you are hearing them w/o a stethoscope, then they are likely up... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Hiram Rodriguezanswered
24 years experience
Neurologist: Hello, most health insurances, hmo and ppos, allow you to see a neurologist. The insurance may require a referral from your pcp, or you may be able to... Read More
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A 48-year-old male asked:

Dr. Hiram Rodriguezanswered
24 years experience
HBP: Hello. A few simple rules about high bp. BP should always be measured at rest for a few minutes with arm elevated at heart level to be accurate. Digit... Read More
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A member asked:

Dr. Hiram Rodriguezanswered
24 years experience
Circulation/clot: I would be concerned about circulation problems. It could be a problem with the veins including chronic phlebitis or even a blood clot if it is a rela... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:

Dr. Hiram Rodriguezanswered
24 years experience
Reflux/sleep apnea: I would consider either nocturnal acid reflux or sleep apnea as the most likely problems. With sleep apnea the gasping is a sign of more serious probl... 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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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rodriguez is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rodriguez is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thanks for your quick reply!
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