Dr. Juan Carlos Rodriguez MD, PhD
Practice Name
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Surgeon
Professional Statement
With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Juan Carlos Rodriguez treats children and adults with back problems, specializing in scoliosis cases. By educating and …
With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Juan Carlos Rodriguez treats children and adults with back problems, specializing in scoliosis cases. By educating and collaborating with the patients, their families and the primary care physicians, Dr. Rodriguez formulates treatment plans, taking into consideration the patients' unique history and long-term goals. In addition to the clinical goals, improvement of function in daily activities and the appearance of the patient are considered in each case.
Trained in complex spine surgery and mini-invasive approaches practicing spinal orthopedic surgery for the past eleven years, Dr. Juan Carlos Rodriguez Olaverri treats pediatric and adult patients with pain or back deformities (including those suffering from scoliosis, kyphosis and kyphoscoliosis).
Education
- Medical School - University of Salamanca
- Complutense University of Madrid (PhD)
- Ponce District Hospital, Internship in General Surgery
- Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
- New York University Elaine A. and Kenneth G. Langone Medical Center, Hospital for Joint Diseases, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Professional Memberships
- Spanish Orthopaedic and Traumatology Society
- Brooklyn Orthopaedic Society
Awards and Publications
- Juan Carlos Rodriguez Olaverri, MD, PhD, Andrew Merola, Gabriel Piza Vallespir, Jesus Burgos, Eduardo Hevia, Javier Vicente, Ignacio Sanpera, Pedro Domenech, José Maruenda, Gema De Blas,Regidor Ignacio: Triggered Electromyographic Threshold in the Intercostals Muscle to evaluate the accuracy of High Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement: Spine. 2008 Apr 1;33(7):E194-7.
- Rodriguez-Olaverri JC, Hasharoni A, DeWal H, Nuzzo RM, Kummer FJ, Errico TJ. New York University, Hospital for Joint Diseases, Spine Center, The effect of end screw orientation on the stability of anterior instrumentation in cyclic lateral bending. Spine J. 2005 Sep-Oct; 5(5):554-7.
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