Rodolfo A. Perez, MD, FACE, ECNU is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. He earned the ECNU certification from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and his practice is one of a few in the state of Florida accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM) in Dedicated Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasonography. He is actively involved in both clinical and bench research related to thyroid conditions. His main clinical interest is in the application and incorporation of thyroid and parathyroid ultrasonography in the diagnosis and management of thyroid and parathyroid conditions.
Rodolfo A. Perez, MD, FACE, ECNU also manages the full spectrum of diabetic patients from the ones recently diagnosed to the most brittle on an insulin pump or on complicated insulin regimens with varying degrees of insulin sensitivity and resistance. He recognizes that partnering with the patient is the most effective tool to achieve adequate control. He also stresses the importance of individualizing targets rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. He follows the latest guidelines from the American Thyroid Association, American Diabetes Association and other professional organizations as the framework for recommendations to his patients. He is very approachable, likes to educate his patients and tries to work very closely with his patients’ primary care physicians, other specialists and family members. He recognizes that thyroid conditions and diabetes have broad reaching manifestations and complications requiring team work.
Professional History
- 1996- Present: Thyroid Medical Institute | Hialeah, FL
+ Private Practice
+ Endocrinology/ Metabolism
+ Special Interest: Thyroid Disease - 2010-2013: Careplus | Health Care Hialeah, FL
+ Endocrine Consultant - 1988-2001: CAC Health Care Miami, FL
+ Endocrinology Consultant
+ South Dade Diagnostic Center Miami, FL
+ Endocrine Consultant
+ Osteoporosis Diagnostic Center of Miami Dade Miami, FL
President - 1995-1997: Pacific Care/ Prime Care Health Plans Miami, FL
+ Endocrine Consultant - 1988-1995: Private Practice Palm Beach Gardens, FL
+ Internal Medicine
+ Sub-Specialized: Endocrinology and Metabolism Medical Training
Medical Training
- 1987-1988: Brown University Providence, RI
+ Endocrinology and Metabolism Fellowship - 1985-1986 : University of South Florida Tampa, FL
+ Endocrinology and Metabolism Fellowship - 1982-1985: Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital Johnstown, PA
+ Internal Medicine Residency - 1981 (March-July): St. Francis Memorial Hospital Miami, FL
+ Internship
Licensures
- Medical License of Puerto Rico 12/4/13 | Active License # 018639
- Florida State Board of Medical Examiners 8/15/1983 | Active License # ME-42866
- Georgia State Board of Medical Examiners | Inactive License # 15013
- Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Examiners | Inactive License# MD-0393701
Memberships
- Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee 2005
Kendall Medical Hospital Miami, FL - Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee 1991
Jupiter Hospital Jupiter, FL - PRO Committee 1994-1995
Palm Beach Gardens Hospital Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Research and Publications 1988
Long Term Treatment Of Resistant Acromegaly With Sonatostatin Analog (SMS 201-995)
- Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee 2005
Academic Activities
- 1986 | Wellington Hospital West Palm Beach, FL
Diabetes and Thyroid Conference - 2002 | Kendall Medical Center Kendall, FL
Diabetes- Latest development for the prevention and treatment
Diplomate American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
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