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Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez Jr., MD

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Specializes in: Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma
Tulane University School of Medicine (1988)
Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), osteoporosis, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and more.
603 7th Street South Suite 450 & 480
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez Jr., MD is a hand surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL specializing in hand surgery and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1988 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez Jr., MD is affiliated with Florida Orthopaedic Institute, HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital HCA Florida Northside Hospital HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital.

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Office Locations

Address:

4600 4th Street N St. Petersburg
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703

Address:

603 7th Street South Suite 450 & 480
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Some issues Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez Jr., MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

  • Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
  • Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
  • Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez Jr., MD treated as a hand surgeon in Saint Petersburg, FL were rehabilitation, manual therapy, inpatient care and hospital care.

aspiration 37
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 10
decompression surgery 17
diagnostic evaluation 48
doctor visit 582
fracture surgery 20
hip imaging 17
hospital care 74
immobilization 15
implant removal 12
injections 54
inpatient care 74
joint surgery 18
lower extremity surgery 18
manual therapy 330
minimally invasive procedures 13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 18
musculoskeletal imaging 34
nerve procedures 17
open surgery 30
pelvic imaging 19
reconstructive surgery 18
rehabilitation 1249
spinal procedures 11
upper extremity surgery 19
X-rays 30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez Jr., MD.

Gender
Female 377
Male 224
Ethnicity
Black / African American 46
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 515
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 23
Other
Age
85 and over 80
75 to 84 170
Less than 65 88
65 to 74 263

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez Jr., MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez Jr., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Dementia 11
Cancer 7

Education & Training

Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez Jr., MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Atlanta Medical Center. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Atlanta Medical Center (1993)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Florida Orthopaedic Institute
HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital HCA Florida Northside Hospital HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $4,125 Reunion
$1,534 		Variax
$571 		Axsos
$472 		ACCOLADE
$217 		AUGMENT INJECTABLE
$205 		Other
$1,126
Zimmer Holding Inc $276 Knee
$276
Horizon Pharma plc $275 Duexis
$135 		PENNSAID
$91 		VIMOVO
$50
Horizon Therapeutics plc $246 KRYSTEXXA
$151 		Duexis
$75 		PENNSAID
$21
BIOVENTUS LLC $172 Exogen
$59 		GELSYN 3
$46 		Diagnostic Ultrasound
$22 		Durolane
$17 		Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System
$16 		Other
$12
Other $1,402 Zilretta
$156 		KEVZARA
$125 		Extremities
$117 		Trauma
$113 		Sports Medicine
$94 		Other
$798
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $5,300
Travel and Lodging $1,197

Research Payments

Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez Jr., MD has received 1 research payments totaling $3,272.

Biography

Dr. Jorge Rodriguez's medical specialty is hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He obtained his medical school training at Tulane University School of Medicine and performed his residency at Atlanta Medical Center. His areas of expertise include knee problems, hip replacement, and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Rodriguez (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, and Greek. Dr. Rodriguez's professional affiliations include Florida Orthopaedic Institute and HCA Florida Healthcare.

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