Rafael A Martinez M.D., Internist
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Rafael A Martinez M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

5/5(142)
4308 N HABANA AVE TAMPA FL, 33607
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5/5

About

Dr. Rafael Martinez practices Pulmonology in TAMPA, FL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Martinez manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Education and Training

University of Zaragoza School of Medicine MD 1991

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish

Areas of expertise and specialization

bronchoscopypulmonary function studies sleep testpolysomnographyskin allergy testingcopdasthmasleep apnea

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor College of Nursing Univ of South Florida 2018 - 2018

Treatments

  • Sleep Disorder Treatment
  • Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy
  • Bronchial Thermoplasty
  • Bronchoscopy
  • COPD Clinic
  • Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy
  • Endobronchial Ultrasound
  • Flexible Rhinoscopy
  • Pulmonary Function Tests
  • Lung Cancer Screening

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Physicians, Florida Chapter  
  • American College of Chest Physicians  

Fellowships

  • University District Hospital, San Juan University of Puerto Rico Pulmonary Medicine 

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Judeo Christian Clinic

Experience & Accolades

  • Professional MemberAmerican College of Chest Physicians
  • Professional MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  • Professional MemberAmerican College of Research Professionals

Rafael A Martinez M.D.'s Practice location

4308 N HABANA AVE -
TAMPA, FL 33607
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New patients: 813-490-9495
Fax: 813-874-0099

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2329 Crestover Lane Bldg. 3 Suite 101, 102 -
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
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Patient Experience with Dr. Martinez


5.0

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Rafael A Martinez M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 142 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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FLORIDA HOSPITAL TAMPAl

3100 E FLETCHER AVE TAMPA FL 33613

Head south on Crestover Lane 342 ft
Turn right onto Ridgebrook Drive 334 ft
Turn left onto Cypress Ridge Boulevard 1055 ft
Turn right onto FL 56 4274 ft
Take the ramp on the left 2269 ft
Merge left onto I 75 4479 ft
Keep right at the fork towards I 275 South: Airport 8.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1267 ft
Turn left onto East Fletcher Avenue (FL 579) 1.8 mi
Turn left onto Bruce B Downs Boulevard (CR 581) 797 ft
Turn right onto Medical Park Drive 454 ft
Turn right onto 31st Street 70 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

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FLORIDA HOSPITAL WESLEY CHAPELl

2600 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD WESLEY CHAPEL FL 33544

Head south on Crestover Lane 342 ft
Turn right onto Ridgebrook Drive 334 ft
Turn left onto Cypress Ridge Boulevard 1136 ft
Turn left onto FL 56 1.3 mi
Turn left onto Bruce B Downs Boulevard (FL 581) 2903 ft
Turn right onto Legacy Boulevard 606 ft
Turn left 656 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

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SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN-TAMPAl

12502 USF PINE DR TAMPA FL 33612

Head south on Crestover Lane 342 ft
Turn right onto Ridgebrook Drive 334 ft
Turn left onto Cypress Ridge Boulevard 1055 ft
Turn right onto FL 56 4274 ft
Take the ramp on the left 2269 ft
Merge left onto I 75 4479 ft
Keep right at the fork towards I 275 South: Airport 8.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1267 ft
Turn left onto East Fletcher Avenue (FL 579) 1.8 mi
Turn right onto Bruce B Downs Boulevard (CR 581) 4454 ft
Turn left onto USF Pine Drive 976 ft
Keep left at the fork onto USF Pine Drive 1138 ft
Make a slight right 663 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

14.4 miSee direction