José R. Rodríguez Vega, MD

Biographical Summary

Dr. Jose R. Rodríguez Vega, FACS, FABTS is Cardiothoracic Surgeon with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Rodríguez Vega studied a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics at Cornell University in Ithaca , New York . He later completed a medical degree at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and followed with a General Surgery Residency at the University District Hospital and VA Medical Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he also became Chief Resident.

He continued with a fellowship in Thoracic Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Additionally, he completed a Cardiothoracic Residency at Hahnemann University Hospital and Saint Christopher’s Hospital for Children also in Philadelphia. He was Chief Resident of his Cardiothoracic Residency. He is board certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Rodríguez Vega was named America’s Top Surgeons in 2009, 2010, 2014, and 2015 due to his surgical quality standards with one of the lowest mortality and morbidity rates.

Interests

Play the Puerto Rican Cuatro

Conditions Treated

Heart disease, Heart Valve Diseases

Procedures: Coronary Bypass Surgery , Heart Valve Repair or Replacement Surgery

Especialidad:

Cirugía Cardiovascular

Ubicación:

HIMA•San Pablo Bayamón

Información de Oficina:

Primer Piso San Pablo II
x-1343/1345

Teléfono: 787-620-4747

Education

Resident –1995 – 1996 Chief Residency, Cardiothoracic Surgery Hahnemann University Hospital Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1993-1995 – Residency, Cardiothoracic Surgery Hahnemann University Hospital Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Jan. 1995 – June 1995 – – Residency, Cardiothoracic Surgery St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Jun 1994 – Dec 1994 – Fellow in Thoracic Oncology Fox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1989-1992 – Residency General Surgery VA Medical Center San Juan, Puerto Rico 1991-1992 – Chief Residency, General Surgery University District Hospital San Juan, Puerto Rico 1990-1991 – Chief Residency, General Surgery VA Medical Center San Juan, Puerto Rico Residency, General Surgery University District Hospital San Juan, Puerto Rico MD- 1987 – University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine San Juan, Puerto Rico Medical Degree BS – 1982 – Cornell University Ithaca, New York Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics

Awards and Honors

America’s Top Surgeon Cardiothoracic Surgery (2009, 2010, 2014 y 2015) In- Service Examination, 99% percentile (1995- 1996) Univeristy of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine, Sub-Specialty Program: Cancer Sugery Honors (1987) Univeristy of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine, Clinical Courses: Surgery & Internal Medicine Honors (1986) Puerto Rico High School Athletic Alliance, Wrestling Champion (1977-78, 1980) Most Outstanding Explorer, Puerto Rico (1978)

Publications

Krishnamurthy, P., Chandrasekaran, K, Rodríguez Vega, J.R., Grunewald, K.E. “Acute Thoracic Aortic Occlusion Resulting from Complex Aortic Dissection and Presenting as Paraplegia.” Journal of Thoracic Imaging, 9:101-104, September 1994 Morris, R.J., Rodríguez-Vega, J.R., Pennock, R.: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. Submitted to Annals of Surgery. Samuels, L.E., Sharma, S., Rodríguez-Vega, J.R., Morris, R.J., Kuretu, M.L.R., Grunewald, K.E., Karalis, D., Brockman, S.K.: diagnosis and Management of Traumatic Aorto-Right Ventricular Fistula. To be Presented to the Pennsylvania Society of Thoracic Surgery in September 1996