University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC)
Ismael Rodríguez has a diverse work experience in the medical field. Ismael started their career as an Internal Medicine Resident at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in 2009 and continued in this role until 2012. During this time, they also served as a Geriatric Fellow, providing support and teaching resources for the inpatient geriatric team. In 2013, they joined the University Medical Center of El Paso as a Hospitalist and stayed until 2015. After a brief break, Ismael returned to the University Medical Center in 2017, this time as the Medical Director of Geriatric Medicine. In 2019, they took on an additional role as the Associate Medical Director of Neighborhood Clinics. Ismael's experience spans various aspects of medical practice, including geriatric care, hospital medicine, and clinic management.
Ismael Rodríguez has a strong education background in the field of medicine. Ismael attended the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras from 2001 to 2005, where they obtained a degree in General Sciences with a focus on Natural Sciences. Following this, they enrolled in the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine from 2005 to 2009 and successfully earned a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree.
In addition to their education, Ismael Rodríguez also holds two board certifications. Ismael obtained the Internal Medicine Board Certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in September 2012. Furthermore, they acquired the Geriatric Medicine Board Certification from the same institution in January 2014.
University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC)
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The University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) was selected as the Best Hospital in El Paso for 2015 by El Paso residents. It was also selected for having Best Clinics and Best Emerency Department. UMC is home to the only Level I Trauma Center in a 280-mile radius of El Paso. More than 85 percent of all trauma cases are sent to UMC, widely regarded as the best equipped, most advanced hospital in the region. UMC is known for being staffed with some of the most highly skilled and experienced surgeons, nurses, technicians and staff in the southwestern United States. UMC is licensed by the State of Texas and accredited by the Joint Commission. Since the early 1990s, the White House has designated UMC as the hospital where the President, Vice President and former Presidents of the United States will be treated should they require medical care while traveling in the region. Accessible, high quality care is the focus of UMC. UMC's Neighborhood Healthcare Centers are primary care centers throughout El Paso County that were established to reduce unnecessary and expensive trips to the Emergency Department. The neighborhood centers combined saw nearly 100,000 visits in FY 2015. The facilities are staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants that are board certified in internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics and geriatrics. The centers feature specialty care for the management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, plus therapies for osteoporosis and stroke patients. Outpatient Rehabilitation, Family Planning, Infusion (chemotherapy), Pharmacy, Laboratory and Radiology services are also available at various locations across El Paso. UMC is also home to the West Texas Regional Poison Control Center. In FY 2015 UMC received approximately $65 million in Hospital District operating taxes, yet we provided $354 million in uncompensated care to the uninsured and working poor population in the El Paso community.