In this podcast episode, Dr. Kevin Rodriguez, a general surgeon, champions the advantages of minimally invasive (laparoscopic) gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy). He begins by briefly explaining that gallbladder surgery is often necessary to address painful gallstones and related complications. He then can focuses on why laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the preferred method for most patients.
Selected Podcast
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
Featured Speaker:
Kevin Rodriguez, MD
Dr. Kevin Rodriguez is a General Surgeon at Dignity Health Surgical Specialty Center which is part of Dignity Health's network of physician offices called Pacific Central Coast Health Centers located in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Rodriguez performs surgeries at the award winning Marian Regional Medical Center hospital and he specializes in minimally invasive Surgery.
Dr. Rodriguez' priority is to serve the Central Coast community with the highest standard of surgical excellence, and to deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Being a Latino Immigrant at the age of 10, Dr. Rodriguez overcame socioeconomic obstacles and was the first in his family to graduate college, with Magna Cum Laude status. He graduated from a highly revered medical school at the University of Utah and attended surgical residency in Denver. Additionally, he spent some time in Kentucky doing community service, and was bestowed the honor of of a Colonel’s Commission.
Dr. Rodriguez is originally from a small town in northern Peru. His family emigrated to the US when he was 10 years old and he has a deep understanding of immigrant hardships. He is a fluent Spanish speaker, proud husband and father of 3 and make slightly above average-amateur Peruvian cuisine.