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Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD

Accepting New Patients

(665 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2013)

Professional interests include: priapism (prolonged erection), testicular cancer, robotic simple prostatectomy, and more.

34 Mark West Springs Road Floor 2
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

(707) 541-7900

Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD is an urologist in Santa Rosa, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2013 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

34 Mark West Springs Road Floor 2
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

(707) 541-7900

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Some issues Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD can help you with:

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

Common warts
Genital warts
Skin tags
Age spots
Some skin cancers
Cervical cancer
Prostate cancer
Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Volume:

biopsy

core needle prostate biopsy

minimally invasive procedures

prostate punch biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD performed more biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, minimally invasive procedures, and prostate punch biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ablation

diagnostic cystoscopy

endourologic surgery

minimally invasive prostate surgery

post void residual study

urologic procedures

In 2012, Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD performed more ablation, diagnostic cystoscopy, endourologic surgery, minimally invasive prostate surgery, post void residual study, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Rosa, CA during 2020 were urologic procedures, lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	218
lab tests	61
minimally invasive procedures	23
urologic procedures	82

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	14
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Rosa, CA during 2021 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	40
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	754
lab tests	196
laser treatment	14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	138
minor procedures	27
stent placement (stenting)	28
urologic procedures	426

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	400
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	46
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Rosa, CA during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	40
cancer surgery	11
catheterization	83
cryotherapy	16
diagnostic procedures	52
dissection	11
doctor visit	994
excision	11
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
lab tests	198
laser treatment	16
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	247
minor procedures	52
pelvic surgery	11
stent placement (stenting)	22
urologic procedures	639

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	477
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	53
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Rosa, CA were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

ablation	40
cancer surgery	11
catheterization	61
cryotherapy	16
diagnostic procedures	39
dissection	11
doctor visit	655
excision	11
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
lab tests	151
laser treatment	15
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	136
minor procedures	39
pelvic surgery	11
stent placement (stenting)	25
urologic procedures	382

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	347
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	335
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	129
85 and over	37
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	207

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD From 2020 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	7
Cancer	22

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2013. He completed residency at University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Urology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2013)

Residency: University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of California, MultiPlan, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN): Health Fund..., Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO and Accepted Health Net Plans: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees): Health Net....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Blue Shield of California

Anthem Blue Cross of California

MultiPlan

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Alliance PPO

HealthSmart

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN): Health Fund...

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Accepted Health Net Plans: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees): Health Net...

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 665 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Rosa, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph Fernando Rodriguez III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,314 AMS 700 $929	AMS $135	SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL $78	GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $37	GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $37	Other $98
American Medical Systems Inc.	$155 AMS 800 Urinary Control System $155
AbbVie, Inc.	$113 Androgel $113
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$96 $96
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$85 Erleada $85
Other	$290 INTERSTIM $69	CURE ULTRA CATHETER $64	KEYTRUDA $44	TITAN $37	EVIS EXERA III VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER $37	Other $39

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,456
Travel and Lodging	$512
Education	$85

Biography

Dr. Joseph Rodriguez practices urology (urinary tract disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Rodriguez include bladder cancer, hematoma (pooled blood within tissue), and cancer surgery. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Rodriguez takes. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Chicago, Dr. Rodriguez attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Rodriguez is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health. Sutter Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Santa Rosa, CA.