Dr. Rodrigo Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, US

Lexington, Kentucky, US

• I have presented at AOCA Annual, Mid-Year, and Winter Conferences since 2008. Presentations have included:
• Challenges in Ambulatory Anesthesia
• Fast-Track Total Joint Patients in ASC
• Regional Anesthesia: Nerve Injuries and the Legal System
• Regional Anesthesia Updates
• Regional Anesthesia Workshops

Lexington, Kentucky, US

• I chaired the professional education committee, overseeing educational material, lecture content, and logistics at three annual conferences. I organized continuing medical education (CME) submissions for governing.
• I recruited nationally recognized lecturers to strengthen attendee satisfaction ratings from 3.9 out of 5 to 4.8 out of 5.
• I grew conference attendance rates by over 50%, significantly multiplying society revenue.

• I travel throughout the US to offer lectures and clinical training to clients, facilitating product knowledge and safe usage of medical products. I present on healthcare topics, including regional anesthesia, acute.
• I achieved the highest program implementation success rate of all clinical instructors.
• I designed, established, and regulated continuous peripheral nerve block programs for post-operative pain management following orthopedic surgery procedures.
• I supported the medical affairs team as a member of the physician advisory board, innovating and evaluating new products.

Charleston, SC, US

I examine civilian, Reserve, and National Guard pilots and air traffic control contractors to certify ability to safely perform duties.

• I direct a multifacility group of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), overseeing healthcare logistics, quality initiatives, and business development. I devise evidence-based guidelines and protocols for patient.
• I spearhead new program development, which includes establishing a total joint replacement outpatient program focused on narcotic-free techniques.
• I received the 2017 APEX Quality Award, "The Gold Standard of Service, " for demonstrating the highest levels of excellence in patient satisfaction and overall care.
• I maximized supply chain opportunities by negotiating supplier contracts, saving facilities $50K per year in supplies.
• I guaranteed appropriate reimbursement for care and services, orchestrating significant increases in provider insurance payments by exhibiting superior quality and zero re-admission rates.

Wayne, PA, US

• I travel throughout the US to offer lectures and clinical training to clients, facilitating product knowledge and safe usage of medical products. I present on healthcare topics, including regional anesthesia, acute.
• I achieved the highest program implementation success rate of all clinical instructors.
• I designed, established, and regulated continuous peripheral nerve block programs for post-operative pain management following orthopedic surgery procedures.
• I supported the medical affairs team as a member of the physician advisory board, innovating and evaluating new products.

Baltimore, MD, US

• I led the anesthesia department consisting of 18 clinical staff members, administering the annual departmental operating budget of $4.5M. I oversaw utilization management and quality measurement. I championed.
• I strengthened clinical resource management by reducing disposable supply costs of over $100K by eliminating redundant supplies, arranging better pricing with vendors, and establishing appropriate levels of inventory.
• I analyzed data and metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement, increasing block utilization by 40% while expanding overall case volume.
• I coordinated with information technology staff to create, implement, and manage Cerner electronic medical records (EMRs) and intraoperative electronic charting, ensuring accurate documentation.
• I championed quality initiatives, representing the anesthesia department as liaison to the OBGYN safety initiative.

• I administered general anesthesia for a wide range of cases, including general, orthopedic, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, neurology, and GI. I subspecialized in acute pain management and regional anesthesia, adhering to.
• I served as Vice President of the Board of Directors from 2004-2006, helping oversee $30M in practice collections.
• I boosted the number of insurance contracts by successful negotiation and chaired reimbursement committee, negotiating a $3.5M subsidy for the anesthesia department.
• I liaised with the revenue cycle department to resolve claim denials, obtaining a 95% reversal rate on denied claims.
• I assisted with service line development, cultivating teams of specialty anesthesia providers - recruiting providers for cardiac, pain management, vascular, and ambulatory care.

Charleston, SC, US

• I pioneered the largest private practice acute peri-operative pain management program in the Southeast US, leading a team of five regional anesthesiologists. I bolstered daily operational activity, liaising between.
• I saved the hospital system over $1M by decreasing patient length of stay by half and slashing re-admission rate to less than 1%.
• I lessened post-operative, day-one pain scores from 7 out of 10 to less than 2 out of 10 for all total joint replacements.
• I elevated "excellent" patient satisfaction scores from less than 50% to 99%.
• I placed over 7,000 nerve blocks annually, including 2,200 continuous nerve blocks.
• I negotiated with insurance payers for expanded reimbursement and reduction of payer denials.

Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine, Medical School

Anesthesiology Residency Program

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology