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Rafael Rodriguez-Mercado, MD, Neurosurgery, San Juan, PR

RafaelRodriguez-MercadoMDFAANS, FACS

Neurosurgery San Juan, PR

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Neurointerventional Surgery

Professor Neurosurgery MSC-UPR Chief Endovascular Neurosurgery and Stroke Center Director Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Goverment of Puerto Rico

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  • Office

    University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
    PO BOX 363185
    San Juan, PR 00936
    Phone+1 787-765-8276
    Fax+1 787-792-7640

Summary

  • Dr. Rafael Rodriguez-Mercado is a neurosurgeon in San Juan, PR and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University Pediatric Hospital, University Hospital, and Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and has been in practice 29 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in cerebrovascular neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology and is experienced in cerebral aneurysm, interventional neuroradiology, endovascular neurosurgery, cerebrovascular disease, and gammaknife radiosurgery.

Education & Training

  • University at Buffalo School of Medicine
    University at Buffalo School of MedicineFellowship, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology, 1995 - 1997
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1989 - 1995
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineFellowship, Fellowship Interventional Radiology, 1995
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Neurology, 1993
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoInternship, Surgery, 1988 - 1989
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 1988, MD
  • University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus
    University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras CampusBS, Chemistry, 1980 - 1983
  • Universidad Del Este
    Universidad Del EsteAS, Natural Sciences, Summa Cum Laude, 1978 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • PR State Medical License
    PR State Medical License 1991 - 2025
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Neurological Surgery
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Focused Practice in CNS Endovascular Surgery
  • The Society of Neurological Surgeons (CAST)Neuroendovascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Humanitarian Choice Award In Medicine 2012 Ford Motor Company / Buena Vida Magazine, 2012
  • Patient’s Choice Award 2011
  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Myelomeningocele In Puerto Rico.  
    Brau, R.H., Rodriguez, R, Boletin Asoc. Med. P.R
  • Experience In Management Myelomeningocele In Puerto Rico.  
    Brau, R.H., Rodriguez, R, J. Neurosurg
  • A Case Of Abnormal Behavior. Neurosurgery.  
    Rodriguez, R, Neurosurgery U.P.R. School Of Medicine
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Primer Of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations: Imaging, Radiological Reporting Terminology, And Endovascular Paradigm.
    Rafael Rodriguez-Mercado, RSNA 2008, Chicago, Illinois
  • Clinical Profile, In Hospital And Long Term Mortality Rates Of Hispanic Puerto Ricans Hospitalized With Acute Stroke.
    Rafael Rodriguez-Mercado, International Stroke Conference 2012 AHA/ASA, New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Parent Vessel Occlusion As Safety Treatment Of Post Raumatic Dissecting Vertebral Artery Aneurysm In Pediatric Patient.
    Rafael Rodriguez-Mercado, AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana
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Lectures

  • Provocative Test With Propofol: Experience In Patients With Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation That Underwent Neuroendovasculaer Procedures. 
    Aans/Cns Cerebrovascular Section Meeting San Diego, California
  • Personal Expirience Of Carotid Stenting In Puerto Rico. 
    New Advances In Cardiovascular And Endovascular Techniques, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • My Expirience Treating Dural Fistulae By Endovascular Method. 
    1st Panamerican Conference On Vascular Neurosurgery, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Other

  • Endovascular Treatment Of Wide-Necked Cerebral Aneurysms Using Temporary Balloon Protection And Gugliemi Detachable Coils. 
    Rafael Rodriguez-Mercado
    New Orleans, USA
  • Pilot Study Of The Characteristics Of Acute Stroke Events In Patients. 
    Zevallos, J.C., Rodriguez, R. And Et.Al
    Puerto Rico

Grant Support

  • Hispanics In Research Capability: Sohp &Som Partnership (HIREC)National Center On Minority Health And Health Disparities2010
  • RCMI Multidisciplinary Collaborative Research ProgramNational Center For Research Resources2009–2010
  • Medical Sciences Campus Clinical Research Development P*National Center For Research Resources2009

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish