Medical Oncologist and Clinical Investigator
Dr. Rodriguez is a Phase 1 clinical investigator at NEXT Oncology in San Antonio, Texas. He is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology. He leads multiple clinical trials at NEXT and is thrilled to offer clinical trial options for the diverse community of San Antonio. One of his goals is to expand patient education and access to clinical trials.
BACKGROUND:
Dr. Rodriguez earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program in Austin, Texas. He served as a chief resident at the Dell Medical School in Austin. Dr. Rodriguez completed his medical oncology and hematology fellowship at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City where he also served as chief fellow. With a focus in liquid tumors early in his career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, he made a shift to focus on Phase I clinical research and offer patients an opportunity for additional treatment in their cancer care.