Carlos F. Rodriguez, MD
Dive Into This Tucson, AZ, Dermatologist's Background
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE
2012-Present
Dermatopathologist and Mohs Surgeon, Ironwood Dermatology, Tucson, AZ
2013-Present
Dermatologist, Dermatopathologist and Mohs Surgeon, Arrowhead Dermatology, Phoenix, AZ
2017-Present
Mohs Surgeon, Clear Dermatology/Valley of the Sun Dermatology, Scottsdale, AZ
CURRENT LOCUM TENENS WORK EXPERIENCE
2016-Present
Locum Tenens Dermatopathologist, Georgia Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center, Savannah, GA
2017-Present
Locum Tenens Dermatopathologist, United Dermpartners d/b/a Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute, Reno, NV
PAST WORK EXPERIENCE
2013-2016
Dermatologist/Dermatopathologist, Spectrum Dermatology, Phoenix, AZ
2010-2014
Dermatologist/Dermatopathologist, Center For Dermatology and Plastic Surgery (Formerly North Scottsdale Dermatology Associates), Scottsdale, AZ
2011-2014
Dermatopathologist, Arizona Skin and Laser Therapy Institute, Phoenix, 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
Program Director: Drazen M. Jukic, MD, PhD
2006-2009
Dermatology Residency, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
-Program Director: Warren W. Piette, MD
2005-2006
Transitional Internship, West Suburban Hospital, Oak Park, IL
2005
Doctor of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
2000
Bachelor of Science, with College Honors and with Highest Distinction in Biological Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago
EXAMINATION & LICENSURE
2016
American Society For Mohs Surgery, Fellow Membership Exam passed 05/26/2016
2010
Board Certified in Dermatopathology, American Board of Dermatology & American Board of Pathology
2009
Board Certified in Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology
2010-Present
Licensed Physician, States of Arizona, Illinois, Georgia, Indiana and Nevada
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 the blistering skin disease 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. Rodriguez CF, Barriuso V, Chan LS. Extensive basal cell carcinoma with probable bone metastasis. Cutis 2007 July;80(1):60-6.
2. 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, Phoenix Magazine
2005
Avery Brundage Scholarship for outstanding achievement in scholastics and amateur athletics.
2001
Dean's Scholarship, UIC College of Medicine.
EXTRA CURRICULAR
1995-Present
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Competitor and Instructor, Carlson Gracie Jiu-jitsu Academy. Extensive national and international tournament competition including:
- IBJJF Pan American Black Belt Masters Gold Medalist 2015
- IBJJF Masters World Championship Black Belt Bronze Medalist 2012 & 2013
- IBJJF American National Black Belt Masters Champion 2010, 2013, 2014 & 2015
- Gracie US Nationals No-Gi Black Belt Champion 2006
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.
