Pediatric Surgery
Trauma
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program
Bariatric Surgery Program
Pectus Program
The Woodlands
Specialty Care
Address
Texas Children's Hospital - The Woodlands
17580 I-45 South, 3rd Floor, Orange Pod
The Woodlands, TX 77384
J. Ruben Rodriguez, MD
Attending Surgeon, Pediatric Surgery Service
Medical Director, Trauma, Texas Children's Hospital - The Woodlands
Assistant Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian - Stanley Morgan Children's Hospital | Fellowship | Pediatric Surgery | 2010 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Residency | General Surgery | 2008 |
| Harvard Medical School | Masters | Master of Medical Science | 2006 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2001 |
About
Dr. Rodriguez is a general pediatric surgeon with research interests in improving outcomes and quality of care for pediatric trauma patients and in clinical trials to improve outcomes following general pediatric surgical operations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and in Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Rodriguez is a fluent Spanish speaker.
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Pediatric Surgical Association | Member |
| Eastern Society of Trauma Surgery | Member |
| Pediatric Trauma Society | Member |
| Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) | Candidate Member |
Selected Publications
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