Kenneth Rodriguez, MD
- Chief, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, University Hospitals
- Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, CWRU School of Medicine
- Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, CWRU School of Medicine
- Specialty: Otolaryngology-Rhinology
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Location:UH Westlake Health Center
960 Clague Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
- Call: 216-844-6000
Biography: Kenneth Rodriguez, MD
Expertise
Certifications & Memberships
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Education
Fellowship | Sinus and Skull Base Surgery
Sinus and Skull Base Surgery - University Of North Carolina Health Care (2012 - 2013)
Residency | Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology - University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center Upmc (2007 - 2012)
Medical Education
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (2007)
Undergraduate
Brown University (2003)
About
Kenneth Rodriguez, MD, joined the Department of Otolaryngology at University Hospitals in 2013. A native of upstate New York, he obtained a business economics degree at Brown University. Dr. Rodriguez attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh and did his residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed a sinus and skull base fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Dr. Rodriguez is Division Chief of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery at University Hospitals. This specialty includes surgical treatments for a variety of conditions ranging from nose-related breathing difficulties to benign and cancerous lesions. Dr. Rodriguez’s goal is to give patients the most comprehensive care possible. To that end, in many cases, surgical intervention is performed with a partner from neurosurgery, oculoplastic surgery or plastic surgery based on the needs of the patient. Joint procedures allow patients to have two specially trained providers accomplishing different goals during the same surgical intervention and are often practiced through the Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery division at University Hospitals.
Dr. Rodriguez has published a number of articles through peer-reviewed journals on issues related to the nose and sinuses. He also reviews articles for publication for four otolaryngology journals. In addition, he has written multiple book chapters related to medical and surgical management of sinus problems. Dr. Rodriguez is a frequent speaker at local, regional and national meetings.
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Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Kenneth Rodriguez did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.