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Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Dr. Rodriguez completed his
bachelor's degree in science at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio
Piedras Campus, and a medical degree from San Juan Bautista School of
Medicine in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dr. Rodriguez came to Georgia in
1981 to do a residency in pediatrics at the Medical College of
Georgia in Augusta. Since 1981, he has been practicing in Cobb
County. In 1998, he completed a master's degree in business
administration from Kennesaw State University. He is board certified
in pediatrics.
Since 2000, he has taught third and fourth year medical students as
clinical professor at the Medical College of Georgia, and from 2005
he also has taught third year medical students as adjunct
associate clinical professor at Morehouse School of Medicine.
For six years, Dr. Rodriguez served as a district #2 representative
(Cobb and Douglas counties) to the Georgia Chapter American Academy
of Pediatrics. He is former chairman of pediatrics at Wellstar
Kennestone Hospital and former chairman of the Wellstar
Kennestone Regional Hospital Board. Appointed by the Speaker of the
House in 2006, he continues to serve as a member of the advisory
board in the Georgia Office of Child Advocate. Also at the state level, Dr. Rodriguez
is on the Board of the Pediatric Healthcare Improvement Coalition (501(c)(4) non-profit
corporation) representing Atlanta area pediatricians since inception in 2010.
Since 2007, he has served as chairman of the Board of Ser Familia (501 (c) (3) non-profit
corporation).
Dr. Rodriguez has received many awards and recognitions through the
years for quality and safety improvement in pediatrics by Wellstar
Health System. In 2004, he was a finalist in the physician category of
the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Health Care Hero Award. Most recently
in 2013, the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
honored him with the Outstanding Achievement Award, and Mundo
Hispanico Newspaper with the Worker of the year Award.
Dr. Rodriguez is married and has two daughters, both pediatricians.
In his free time, Dr. Rodriguez enjoys traveling with his wife of 36 years, a
good game of chess and playing classical guitar.
Specialties
Pediatrics
Education & Training
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
4.7
Based on 128 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.90
Listened to me carefully
4.84
Shared the right amount of information
4.77
Earned my trust
4.68
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Rodriguez & Dr Rodriguez-Sfeir are a huge blessing to your organization and the communities they serve!!!??
April 6, 2024
5
Very Thorough
March 30, 2024
5
Dr. Rodriguez and all of the staff at Kennestone Pediatrics are the best of the best. We have been coming to this practice for 21 years, and would never want to change. The doctors take the time to listen to us and explain how our children are doing.
March 10, 2024
5
I've been coming here for 29 years. All seven of my kids have been patient of Dr. Rodriguez and his daughter. Even after we move two hours away, I continue to come here because nobody compares to their expertise and excellence.
March 2, 2024
5
Dr. Rodriguez is simply the best!
February 10, 2024
5
I love this practice and Dr Jose Rodriguez!
February 5, 2024
5
I love how thorough he is with explaining differ health concerns with my child.
February 4, 2024
5
The front staff, MA s , student physicians and Dr Rodriguez are excellent care givers . We would not want to go anywhere else.
February 2, 2024
5
I am very satisfied with the care that Doctor Jose Rodriguez provides to my children. I highly recommend him.
January 30, 2024
5
From the moment we entered the practice every staff member was professional and really kind and caring!! It is the only practice I was going to take my son to after having had major surgery then needing help with a respiratory illness.
December 31, 2023
5
Excellent service.
November 12, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is amazing. He always includes me (the parent) in my child's decision making. I trust him 100%
November 5, 2023
5
Dr. Jose remembered my daughter which was impressive given it's been a couple of years.
October 14, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez, excellent attention.
September 18, 2023
5
What a shame that Doctors like him have to retire... There are very few like him who love their profession.
September 9, 2023
5
Love Dr. Rodriguez
August 18, 2023
5
Excellent attention
August 7, 2023
5
You asked me if I would refer these doctors to friends or family and I have, but you all are not accepting new patients.
July 30, 2023
3
I like the office it self but Torres Is slow. Every time I come I'm in the room a hr before he even comes in. Other Dr's I'm in and out.
July 29, 2023
5
Good
July 22, 2023
5
Doctor Rodriguez and the whole kennestone pediatrics practice have been excellent for the past 10 years
July 22, 2023
5
I really like how Dr. Rodriguez explained everything with so much detail as well as Dr. U and all the practitioners I have seen in past times were welcome.
July 12, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is like no other doctor you will ever find. He reminds you of how doctors used to be when they were not rushing to get to the next patient. He takes time to explain different things to you regarding your health. He is always concerned about whether you have more questions or not.
June 21, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is an excellent professional who is very empathetic to his patients. He is a great human being. I hope many doctors follow his example. .
June 19, 2023
5
We love this practice. The doctors and staff are amazing. We've recommended this group to all our friends, but I do not think they are taking any new patients.
June 15, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is a great doctor, my older son is already 20 years old and my youngest 15. Both have been patients of Dr. Rodriguez, we always had a great experience following his advices and treatments. It is always a great pleasure to visit his office.
June 5, 2023
5
I've been bringing my kids here for 22 years, love these drs.
May 25, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is fantastic. He takes his time with us during an appointment and we never feel rushed. He's the best pediatrician I've encountered yet.
May 13, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is a very kind, and polite doctor and he gets the job done. He treats every kid with respect and every parent with respect. He makes the experience very memorable.
May 3, 2023
5
Dr Rodriguez & Dr Rodriguez-Sfeir are a huge blessing to your organization and the communities they serve!!!??
April 6, 2024
5
Very Thorough
March 30, 2024
5
Dr. Rodriguez and all of the staff at Kennestone Pediatrics are the best of the best. We have been coming to this practice for 21 years, and would never want to change. The doctors take the time to listen to us and explain how our children are doing.
March 10, 2024
5
I've been coming here for 29 years. All seven of my kids have been patient of Dr. Rodriguez and his daughter. Even after we move two hours away, I continue to come here because nobody compares to their expertise and excellence.
March 2, 2024
5
Dr. Rodriguez is simply the best!
February 10, 2024
5
I love this practice and Dr Jose Rodriguez!
February 5, 2024
5
I love how thorough he is with explaining differ health concerns with my child.
February 4, 2024
5
The front staff, MA s , student physicians and Dr Rodriguez are excellent care givers . We would not want to go anywhere else.
February 2, 2024
5
I am very satisfied with the care that Doctor Jose Rodriguez provides to my children. I highly recommend him.
January 30, 2024
5
From the moment we entered the practice every staff member was professional and really kind and caring!! It is the only practice I was going to take my son to after having had major surgery then needing help with a respiratory illness.
December 31, 2023
5
Excellent service.
November 12, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is amazing. He always includes me (the parent) in my child's decision making. I trust him 100%
November 5, 2023
5
Dr. Jose remembered my daughter which was impressive given it's been a couple of years.
October 14, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez, excellent attention.
September 18, 2023
5
What a shame that Doctors like him have to retire... There are very few like him who love their profession.
September 9, 2023
5
Love Dr. Rodriguez
August 18, 2023
5
Excellent attention
August 7, 2023
5
You asked me if I would refer these doctors to friends or family and I have, but you all are not accepting new patients.
July 30, 2023
5
Good
July 22, 2023
5
Doctor Rodriguez and the whole kennestone pediatrics practice have been excellent for the past 10 years
July 22, 2023
5
I really like how Dr. Rodriguez explained everything with so much detail as well as Dr. U and all the practitioners I have seen in past times were welcome.
July 12, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is like no other doctor you will ever find. He reminds you of how doctors used to be when they were not rushing to get to the next patient. He takes time to explain different things to you regarding your health. He is always concerned about whether you have more questions or not.
June 21, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is an excellent professional who is very empathetic to his patients. He is a great human being. I hope many doctors follow his example. .
June 19, 2023
5
We love this practice. The doctors and staff are amazing. We've recommended this group to all our friends, but I do not think they are taking any new patients.
June 15, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is a great doctor, my older son is already 20 years old and my youngest 15. Both have been patients of Dr. Rodriguez, we always had a great experience following his advices and treatments. It is always a great pleasure to visit his office.
June 5, 2023
5
I've been bringing my kids here for 22 years, love these drs.
May 25, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is fantastic. He takes his time with us during an appointment and we never feel rushed. He's the best pediatrician I've encountered yet.
May 13, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is a very kind, and polite doctor and he gets the job done. He treats every kid with respect and every parent with respect. He makes the experience very memorable.
May 3, 2023
3
I like the office it self but Torres Is slow. Every time I come I'm in the room a hr before he even comes in. Other Dr's I'm in and out.
July 29, 2023
3
I like the office it self but Torres Is slow. Every time I come I'm in the room a hr before he even comes in. Other Dr's I'm in and out.
July 29, 2023
5
Dr Rodriguez & Dr Rodriguez-Sfeir are a huge blessing to your organization and the communities they serve!!!??
April 6, 2024
5
Very Thorough
March 30, 2024
5
Dr. Rodriguez and all of the staff at Kennestone Pediatrics are the best of the best. We have been coming to this practice for 21 years, and would never want to change. The doctors take the time to listen to us and explain how our children are doing.
March 10, 2024
5
I've been coming here for 29 years. All seven of my kids have been patient of Dr. Rodriguez and his daughter. Even after we move two hours away, I continue to come here because nobody compares to their expertise and excellence.
March 2, 2024
5
Dr. Rodriguez is simply the best!
February 10, 2024
5
I love this practice and Dr Jose Rodriguez!
February 5, 2024
5
I love how thorough he is with explaining differ health concerns with my child.
February 4, 2024
5
The front staff, MA s , student physicians and Dr Rodriguez are excellent care givers . We would not want to go anywhere else.
February 2, 2024
5
I am very satisfied with the care that Doctor Jose Rodriguez provides to my children. I highly recommend him.
January 30, 2024
5
From the moment we entered the practice every staff member was professional and really kind and caring!! It is the only practice I was going to take my son to after having had major surgery then needing help with a respiratory illness.
December 31, 2023
5
Excellent service.
November 12, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is amazing. He always includes me (the parent) in my child's decision making. I trust him 100%
November 5, 2023
5
Dr. Jose remembered my daughter which was impressive given it's been a couple of years.
October 14, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez, excellent attention.
September 18, 2023
5
What a shame that Doctors like him have to retire... There are very few like him who love their profession.
September 9, 2023
5
Love Dr. Rodriguez
August 18, 2023
5
Excellent attention
August 7, 2023
5
You asked me if I would refer these doctors to friends or family and I have, but you all are not accepting new patients.
July 30, 2023
5
Good
July 22, 2023
5
Doctor Rodriguez and the whole kennestone pediatrics practice have been excellent for the past 10 years
July 22, 2023
5
I really like how Dr. Rodriguez explained everything with so much detail as well as Dr. U and all the practitioners I have seen in past times were welcome.
July 12, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is like no other doctor you will ever find. He reminds you of how doctors used to be when they were not rushing to get to the next patient. He takes time to explain different things to you regarding your health. He is always concerned about whether you have more questions or not.
June 21, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is an excellent professional who is very empathetic to his patients. He is a great human being. I hope many doctors follow his example. .
June 19, 2023
5
We love this practice. The doctors and staff are amazing. We've recommended this group to all our friends, but I do not think they are taking any new patients.
June 15, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is a great doctor, my older son is already 20 years old and my youngest 15. Both have been patients of Dr. Rodriguez, we always had a great experience following his advices and treatments. It is always a great pleasure to visit his office.
June 5, 2023
5
I've been bringing my kids here for 22 years, love these drs.
May 25, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is fantastic. He takes his time with us during an appointment and we never feel rushed. He's the best pediatrician I've encountered yet.
May 13, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is a very kind, and polite doctor and he gets the job done. He treats every kid with respect and every parent with respect. He makes the experience very memorable.
May 3, 2023
5
Dr Rodriguez & Dr Rodriguez-Sfeir are a huge blessing to your organization and the communities they serve!!!??
April 6, 2024
5
Very Thorough
March 30, 2024
5
Dr. Rodriguez and all of the staff at Kennestone Pediatrics are the best of the best. We have been coming to this practice for 21 years, and would never want to change. The doctors take the time to listen to us and explain how our children are doing.
March 10, 2024
5
I've been coming here for 29 years. All seven of my kids have been patient of Dr. Rodriguez and his daughter. Even after we move two hours away, I continue to come here because nobody compares to their expertise and excellence.
March 2, 2024
5
Dr. Rodriguez is simply the best!
February 10, 2024
5
I love this practice and Dr Jose Rodriguez!
February 5, 2024
5
I love how thorough he is with explaining differ health concerns with my child.
February 4, 2024
5
The front staff, MA s , student physicians and Dr Rodriguez are excellent care givers . We would not want to go anywhere else.
February 2, 2024
5
I am very satisfied with the care that Doctor Jose Rodriguez provides to my children. I highly recommend him.
January 30, 2024
5
From the moment we entered the practice every staff member was professional and really kind and caring!! It is the only practice I was going to take my son to after having had major surgery then needing help with a respiratory illness.
December 31, 2023
5
Excellent service.
November 12, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is amazing. He always includes me (the parent) in my child's decision making. I trust him 100%
November 5, 2023
5
Dr. Jose remembered my daughter which was impressive given it's been a couple of years.
October 14, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez, excellent attention.
September 18, 2023
5
What a shame that Doctors like him have to retire... There are very few like him who love their profession.
September 9, 2023
5
Love Dr. Rodriguez
August 18, 2023
5
Excellent attention
August 7, 2023
5
You asked me if I would refer these doctors to friends or family and I have, but you all are not accepting new patients.
July 30, 2023
3
I like the office it self but Torres Is slow. Every time I come I'm in the room a hr before he even comes in. Other Dr's I'm in and out.
July 29, 2023
5
Good
July 22, 2023
5
Doctor Rodriguez and the whole kennestone pediatrics practice have been excellent for the past 10 years
July 22, 2023
5
I really like how Dr. Rodriguez explained everything with so much detail as well as Dr. U and all the practitioners I have seen in past times were welcome.
July 12, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is like no other doctor you will ever find. He reminds you of how doctors used to be when they were not rushing to get to the next patient. He takes time to explain different things to you regarding your health. He is always concerned about whether you have more questions or not.
June 21, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is an excellent professional who is very empathetic to his patients. He is a great human being. I hope many doctors follow his example. .
June 19, 2023
5
We love this practice. The doctors and staff are amazing. We've recommended this group to all our friends, but I do not think they are taking any new patients.
June 15, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is a great doctor, my older son is already 20 years old and my youngest 15. Both have been patients of Dr. Rodriguez, we always had a great experience following his advices and treatments. It is always a great pleasure to visit his office.
June 5, 2023
5
I've been bringing my kids here for 22 years, love these drs.
May 25, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is fantastic. He takes his time with us during an appointment and we never feel rushed. He's the best pediatrician I've encountered yet.
May 13, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is a very kind, and polite doctor and he gets the job done. He treats every kid with respect and every parent with respect. He makes the experience very memorable.
May 3, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is a very kind, and polite doctor and he gets the job done. He treats every kid with respect and every parent with respect. He makes the experience very memorable.
May 3, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is fantastic. He takes his time with us during an appointment and we never feel rushed. He's the best pediatrician I've encountered yet.
May 13, 2023
5
I've been bringing my kids here for 22 years, love these drs.
May 25, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is a great doctor, my older son is already 20 years old and my youngest 15. Both have been patients of Dr. Rodriguez, we always had a great experience following his advices and treatments. It is always a great pleasure to visit his office.
June 5, 2023
5
We love this practice. The doctors and staff are amazing. We've recommended this group to all our friends, but I do not think they are taking any new patients.
June 15, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is an excellent professional who is very empathetic to his patients. He is a great human being. I hope many doctors follow his example. .
June 19, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez is like no other doctor you will ever find. He reminds you of how doctors used to be when they were not rushing to get to the next patient. He takes time to explain different things to you regarding your health. He is always concerned about whether you have more questions or not.
June 21, 2023
5
I really like how Dr. Rodriguez explained everything with so much detail as well as Dr. U and all the practitioners I have seen in past times were welcome.
July 12, 2023
5
Doctor Rodriguez and the whole kennestone pediatrics practice have been excellent for the past 10 years
July 22, 2023
5
Good
July 22, 2023
3
I like the office it self but Torres Is slow. Every time I come I'm in the room a hr before he even comes in. Other Dr's I'm in and out.
July 29, 2023
5
You asked me if I would refer these doctors to friends or family and I have, but you all are not accepting new patients.
July 30, 2023
5
Excellent attention
August 7, 2023
5
Love Dr. Rodriguez
August 18, 2023
5
What a shame that Doctors like him have to retire... There are very few like him who love their profession.
September 9, 2023
5
Dr. Jose Rodriguez, excellent attention.
September 18, 2023
5
Dr. Jose remembered my daughter which was impressive given it's been a couple of years.
October 14, 2023
5
Dr. Rodriguez is amazing. He always includes me (the parent) in my child's decision making. I trust him 100%
November 5, 2023
5
Excellent service.
November 12, 2023
5
From the moment we entered the practice every staff member was professional and really kind and caring!! It is the only practice I was going to take my son to after having had major surgery then needing help with a respiratory illness.
December 31, 2023
5
I am very satisfied with the care that Doctor Jose Rodriguez provides to my children. I highly recommend him.
January 30, 2024
5
The front staff, MA s , student physicians and Dr Rodriguez are excellent care givers . We would not want to go anywhere else.
February 2, 2024
5
I love how thorough he is with explaining differ health concerns with my child.
February 4, 2024
5
I love this practice and Dr Jose Rodriguez!
February 5, 2024
5
Dr. Rodriguez is simply the best!
February 10, 2024
5
I've been coming here for 29 years. All seven of my kids have been patient of Dr. Rodriguez and his daughter. Even after we move two hours away, I continue to come here because nobody compares to their expertise and excellence.
March 2, 2024
5
Dr. Rodriguez and all of the staff at Kennestone Pediatrics are the best of the best. We have been coming to this practice for 21 years, and would never want to change. The doctors take the time to listen to us and explain how our children are doing.
March 10, 2024
5
Very Thorough
March 30, 2024
5
Dr Rodriguez & Dr Rodriguez-Sfeir are a huge blessing to your organization and the communities they serve!!!??