Rheumatology

Ernesto Rodriguez-Velazquez, MD, RhMSUS

Land O’ Lakes

Seminole Heights

Zephyrhills

  • Se habla espaƱol
  • Accepting new patients
About Ernesto Rodriguez-Velazquez, MD, RhMSUS

Born and raised in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Dr. Rodriguez completed his medical degree at the Ponce School of Medicine, and his internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. His special interests include osteoporosis diagnosis and management, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, musculoskeletal ultrasound and gout.

Dr. Rodriguez has been in the Tampa Bay area since 2006. He enjoys traveling, going to the beach, reading, running, and spending time with his wife, daughter, son and golden retriever.

Board Certifications
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatology
Special Interests
  • Osteoporosis diagnosis & management
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound
  • Gout
Medical Education

Ponce School of Medicine
Ponce, PR

Internship/Residency

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Rheumatology

Professional Activities

American College of Rheumatology
Florida Medical Association
SPARTAN (Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network)
GRAPPA (Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis)

Physician Team

Land O’ Lakes 2100 Via Bella Blvd Land O’ Lakes, Florida 34639  Suite 201 - West Entrance

Land O’ Lakes

2100 Via Bella Blvd
Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639

Suite 201 - West Entrance


P: 813.782.1234
F: 813.355.5066
Provider Hours
  • Monday: 7:30am - 5pm
  • Tuesday: 7:30am - 5pm
  • Wednesday: 7:30am - 5pm
  • Thursday: 7:30am - 5pm
  • Friday: 7:30am - 5pm

Seminole Heights 4012 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603  

Seminole Heights

4012 N Florida Ave
Tampa, Florida 33603


P: 813.782.1234
F: 813.355.5066
Provider Hours
  • Monday: 7:30am - 5pm
  • Tuesday: 7:30am - 5pm
  • Wednesday: 7:30am - 5pm
  • Thursday: 7:30am - 5pm
  • Friday: 7:30am - 5pm

Zephyrhills 38051 Market Square Drive Zephyrhills, Florida 33542  Suite 220

Zephyrhills

38051 Market Square Drive
Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Suite 220


P: 813.782.1234
F: 813.355.5066
Provider Hours
  • Monday: 7:30am - 5pm
  • Tuesday: 7:30am - 5pm
  • Wednesday: 7:30am - 5pm
  • Thursday: 7:30am - 5pm
  • Friday: 7:30am - 5pm

Florida Medical Clinic participates with most major carriers. Please consult your insurance carrier prior to your appointment to verify our participation status with your insurance plan. This list is subject to change and is not all-inclusive.

Aetna
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna Medicare HMO
  • Aetna Medicare PPO
  • Aetna PPO
Allwell by Sunshine (Medicare HMO)
AMPS
AvMed
  • AvMed HMO
  • AvMed PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield aka: Florida Blue
  • BC Advantage 65
  • BC Health Options (Blue Care)
  • BCBS HMO
  • BCBS Medicare HMO
  • BCBS Medicare PPO
  • BCBS PPO (Includes EPO, PPC, BlueOptions, Blue Select)
Bywater
Cigna (Includes Great West)
  • Baycare Exclusive Network
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Great West HMO
  • Great West PPO
Coventry
  • Coventry HMO
  • Coventry Medicare HMO
  • Coventry Medicare PPO
  • Coventry PPO
  • First Health
Evolutions
Freedom Health Medicare Advantage Plan HMO
Health First Health Plans
Humana
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana Medicare HMO (including Gold Plus HMO)
  • Humana Medicare PPO (Includes Choice PPO/PFFS)
  • Humana PPO
Longevity Health Plan
Medicare
Multiplan (Includes Multiplan, Beechstreet/ PHCS)
  • Beechstreet
  • MultiPlan
  • Private Healthcare System (PHCS)
Optimum Healthcare Medicare Advantage HMO
Oscar
Partners Direct Health (includes Hendry Marine Industries, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, & Trustmark- Word of Life)
Railroad Medicare
Tricare
  • Tricare East
  • Tricare East HMO (Prime)
United Health Care
  • United Healthcare AARP Medicare Complete HMO
  • United Healthcare AARP Medicare Complete PPO
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete HMO
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete PPO
  • United Healthcare HMO
  • United Healthcare PPO
Wellcare by Allwell (Medicare Advantage HMO Plan)
WellMed
  • Wellmed- UnitedHealthcare Medicare

Ernesto Rodriguez-Velazquez, MD, RhMSUS's Resources

Physician Interviews

Dr. Ernesto Rodriguez-Velazquez on Studio10

Discusses Osteoporosis and treatment options available.

Testimonials

"So Professional & helpful"

The Best, he is knowledgeable, detailed and a kind doctor, explains everything in detail.. For Him First is our Health and the Staff, so Professional and helpful.. Give the doctor 10* plus and his good staff.. I recommended for my family, friends & everybody,
Marilyn L.

"Best care in area"

5 stars ā­ļø ā­ļøā­ļøā­ļøā­ļø Excellent service and patient care, Dr. Ernesto RodrĆ­guez provides professional care with great education. Iā€™m glad I have him as my Rheumatologist, also Mrs. Fonseca, ARNP.. Best care in area. Congratulations!!
Lillian D.

"Kind, caring & always willing to answer questions."

Dr. Rodriguez doesn't push. He is kind, caring & always willing to answer questions. Thank you for caring so compassionately for my mom!
Betsy

"I love coming here"

So friendly & personable. I love coming here - it's like dropping by with old friends. Thank you!
Tari

"Thank you"

Dr. Ernesto Rodriguez-Velazquez, thank you for making my life seem a whole lot better.
Robin W

"It's a joy to see them"

I just want to tell you how awesome Dr Rodriguez and Christine Arnold's office is. As well as Mary and his other nurse. If I am not feeling and I call in they return my calls quickly and get me in even quicker. They have the best running department to date for me. I have to see him every 3 months and it's a joy to see them both... Needless to say, as long as they are there I will be too. Thanks for caring and taking care of me and my mother!!
M.J.

"I can tell him anything"

I think Dr. Rodriguez-Velazquez is the best. Not only does he read my file before he sees me, but I can tell him anything about my problems, even those not related to rheumatology.
Catherine D.

"Wouldn't want anyone else fighting for me and my health!

Dr. Rodriguez and his staff are top notch! I always feel welcomed in the office and everyone is so friendly! Dr. Rodriguez and APRN Kris are amazing! I really feel like they are my warriors and I wouldn't want anyone else fighting for me and my health!!
Jenn W.

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