Ferdinand Rodríguez-Agramonte, MD

After graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico with a degree in Biology, Dr. Rodríguez went on to receive his medical degree from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine where he graduated top 10 in his class and was selected as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. An internship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City was followed by a residency in Ophthalmology at Georgetown University Hospital, where he was chosen as the department Chief Resident. He then completed a fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery at the prestigious Cincinnati Eye Institute/University of Cincinnati.

Upon finishing his retinal training at Cincinnati Eye Institute, Dr. Rodríguez joined Retina Consultants of Puerto Rico. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Rodríguez has served as a clinical educator for medical students, Ophthalmology residents and junior Retina fellows. Dr. Rodríguez has presented research at a myriad of national meetings and has several scientific publications. A considerable amount of his research revolved around medical and surgical management of diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Rodríguez is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Retinal Specialists.

Advocating for patients has afforded Dr. Rodríguez the opportunity to give back to those in need. He volunteered through medical school and residency in a number of free community-based screening facilities in Washington DC in conjunction with the Georgetown medical school and its students. Dr. Rodríguez returned to Puerto Rico to help his community by providing quality eye care to those who need it most.