Carlos F. Rodriguez, MD
Dive Into This Tucson, AZ, Dermatologist's Background
CURRENT POSITIONS
2012-Present
Dermatopathologist and Mohs Surgeon, Ironwood Dermatology, Tucson, AZ
2018-Present
Dermatopathologist and Mohs Surgeon, Arizona Dermatology Group/Forefront Dermatology, Prescott, AZ
CURRENT LOCUM TENENS POSITIONS
2016-Present
Dermatopathologist, Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, Savannah, GA
2017-Present
Dermatopathologist, Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute, Reno, NV
PAST WORK EXPERIENCE
2020-2022
Dermatopathologist, Thomas Dermatology, Las Vegas, NV
2013-2019
Dermatopathologist and Mohs Surgeon, Arrowhead Dermatology, Phoenix, AZ
2013-2016
Dermatopathologist and Dermatologist, Spectrum Dermatology, Phoenix, AZ
2010-2014
Dermatopathologist and Dermatologist Center for Dermatology and Plastic Surgery (Formerly North Scottsdale Dermatology), Scottsdale, AZ
2008-2009
Clinical Dermatology Moonlighting, Chicago, IL
-A&G Dermatology Associates
-Aesthetic Dermatology and Laser Surgery
-Cermak Clinic (Cook County Dept of Corrections)
EDUCATION & TRAINING
2009-2010
Dermatopathology Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2006-2009
Dermatology Residency, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
2005-2006
Transitional Internship, West Suburban Hospital, Oak Park, IL
2001-2005
Medical School, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
1996-2000
Undergraduate Bachelor of Science, with College Honors and Highest Distinction in Biological Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago
EXAMINATION & LICENSURE
2021
Board Certification in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs Micrographic Surgery), American Board of Dermatology
2010&2019
Board Certification Dermatopathology, American Boards of Dermatology&Pathology
2009&2019
Board Certification in Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology
2010-Present
Licensed Physician, States of Arizona (42919), Georgia (075511), Indiana (01075678A) and Nevada (16932)
RESEARCH
2002, 2004
Research Assistant, Skin Immunology Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. PI: Lawrence S. Chan, MD.
-Assisted in the creation of a mouse model of Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita
PRESENTATIONS
1. Rodriguez CF, Akilov O, Geskin L, Feldman T. Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Tumor Board, October 2009.
2. Rodriguez CF, Sheikh H, Jukic DM. Utility of a Web-based Photo Album for Teleconsultation in Dermatopathology- American Society of Dermatopathology Annual Meeting, October 2009.
3. Rodriguez CF. Gouty Panniculitis. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Gross & Microscopic Symposium, February 2007.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Stokar E, Rodriguez CF, Desmoplastic Melanoma Masquerading as Neurofibroma: A Case Report. Cutis 2018 (Accepted for Publication).
2. Rodriguez CF, Barriuso V, Chan LS. Extensive basal cell carcinoma with probable bone metastasis. Cutis 2007 July;80(1):60-6.
3. Davidian MH, Starosta D, Rodriguez CF, McCracken GA. Derm Dx: Eruptive syringoma. Skin & Aging 2005 Jun;13(6):78-82.
HONORS & AWARDS
2017
Top Doctor, in Dermatology, Phoenix Magazine
2005
Avery Brundage Scholarship for outstanding achievement in scholastics and athletics
2001
Dean's Scholarship, UIC College of Medicine
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.
