About Dr Rod Why Medical Missions     Sammons Tower 3409 Worth Street Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75246 Rockwall Office 6435 South FM 549 Suite 107 Heath Texas 75032 Phone:  214.824.1730  Fax:     214.821.7756   Current Positions Dr. Rodriguez is a member of one of the largest practices of colorectal surgeons. North Texas Colon and Rectal P.A. which has their headquarters at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas Texas.  WHAT IS BEHIND HIS NAME? FACS What does that mean?   The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice. Members of the American College of Surgeons are referred to as "Fellows." The letters FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon's name mean that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation, and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the College. www.facs.org                                      What does FASCRS mean? The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is a national association of colon and rectal surgeons and other surgeons dedicated to advancing and promoting the science and practice of the treatment of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the colon, rectum and anus. It is dedicated to assuring high quality patient care by advancing the science through research and education for prevention and management of disorders and diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. The society believes that people deserve the best quality care for these diseases. Improvement in recognition, treatment and ultimate eradication of these diseases is enhanced by the professionalism, development of knowledge and dissemination of information fostered by the fellowship of Society members. The letters FASCRS (Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons) after a surgeon's name mean that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have has met rigorous standards and has been found to be consistent with the standards established and demanded by the Society. www.fascrs.org Education To become proficient in the treatment and management of these conditions, a colorectal surgeon must undergo training in both general surgery and advanced training in problems of the lower digestive tract. In all, as a colorectal surgeon Dr. Rodriguez has undergone 16 years of formal classroom education and practical training before becoming certified. Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in General and Colorectal Surgery. Graduate: Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Post Graduate: Hospital San Jose de Monterrey Escuela de Medicina Ignacio Santos ITESM General Surgery Mayo Clinic Rochester MN General Surgery Butterworth Hospital Michigan State University Grand Rapids, Michigan General Surgery Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, Texas Colon and Rectal Surgery Board Certifications American Board of Surgery American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Practice Locations Baylor University Medical Center Dallas Texas Baylor Hospital Garland Texas Interests Surgical treatment for Colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease Medical Missionary Work   Membership in Professional Organizations American College of Surgeons American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons Mayo Alumni Association Fundacion Medica San Lucas International Medical Assistance Texas Medical Association Dallas County Medical Society Colegio de Medicos del Estado de Nuevo Leon Asociacion de Especialistas en Cirugia General del Estado de Nuevo Leon Asociacion de Gastroenterologia de Nuevo Leon Asociacion Mexicana de Cirugia Endoscopica Languages English Spanish