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Natercia R. Rodrigues, M.D., M.S.

Natercia R. Rodrigues, M.D., M.S.

she/her/hers

Family Medicine , Primary Care

4.8 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Contact

Appointment (585) 276-7640

Locations

About Me

Dr. Rodrigues believes that providing health care is more than treating illness. It's connecting with people, being present and creating a partnership to promote wellness.

Dr. Rodrigues' medical expertise is Family Medicine. She enjoys caring for people of all ages throughout each stage of li...
Dr. Rodrigues believes that providing health care is more than treating illness. It's connecting with people, being present and creating a partnership to promote wellness.

Dr. Rodrigues' medical expertise is Family Medicine. She enjoys caring for people of all ages throughout each stage of life. She has special interests in women's health, medical humanities and community advocacy.

Certified Specialties

Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Family Medicine (SMD)

Assistant Professor - Department of Health Humanities and Bioethics (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Chief Resident, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2014 - 2015

Residency, Resident, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2012 - 2014

Internship, Family Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2011 - 2012

Education

MS | University of Rochester. 2019

MD | University of Connecticut School of Medicine. 2011

Awards

Medical Student Recognition of Significant and Meaningful Contributions. 2023

Alpha Omega Alpha - Volunteer Clinical Faculty. 2021

Patient ICARE Star. 2021 - 2023

Dr. Mary P. Dole Medical Fellowship. 2017

J.E.C. Walker, M.D., Medicine and Society Award. 2011

Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee. 2010

Second Place Poster Winner, Deans' Symposium on Continuous Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. 2010

Journal Contest Winner, Principles of Clinical Medicine. 2008

Aaron M. Schwartz, M.D. Book Award. 2007

Howard Hughes Summer Research Fellowship. 2005

Louisa Stone Stephenson Prize in Chemistry. 2005

Sylvia Shrek Hubbell '39 Memorial Prize in French. 2005

Sarah Williston Scholar (Top 15% of the class). 2004

Portuguese Heritage Scholarship Foundation. 2002 - 2006

J and K Thomas Scholarship Foundation. 2002 - 2006

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship. 2002 - 2006

Publications

Journal Articles

Response to Dr. Ventres' Q-List Manifesto

Schultz, S.; Rodrigues, N.

Family Systems and Health. 2015; 33(1): 16-7.

In search of physical evidence: Why the "annual physical" for healthy adults is a poor use of clinician time

Rodrigues N; Fogarty CT.

Family Doctor, A journal of the New York State Academy of Family Physicians. 2014; .

Pronouncing

Rodrigues, N.

Family Medicine. 2014; .

Alexis Carrel, Rene Leriche, Jean Kunlin, and the history of bypass surgery.

Menzoian, J.; Koshar, A.; Rodrigues, N.

Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2011; 54(2): 571-4.

Prehospital HMG Co-A reductase inhibitor use and reduced mortality in ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Feeney, J.; Burns, K.; Bai, J.; Rodrigues, N,; Fortier, J.; Jacobs, L.

Journal of American College of Surgeons. 2009; 209(1): 41-6.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.8 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.8 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Do not change a thing

Jun 27, 2024

5.0 stars

Stop alienating me by putting up a barrier of words in your communications.

Jun 21, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Rodrigues ALWAYS has read up on my chart before she comes in to the appointment, is centered on patient care and listens, makes suggestions, and helps to come to a care plan together.

Jun 19, 2024

2.2 stars

[...] Feels like you're talking to the wall.

Jun 16, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. R really listens and offers helpful feedback. I am so happy to have her for my doctor.

Jun 12, 2024

5.0 stars

Mi proveedor me atendi? y escucho con mucho respeto me explico muy bien todo el procedimiento que se me iva a realizar fue una experiencia magn?fica

Jun 11, 2024

5.0 stars

Segur trabajando como hasta ahora

Jun 11, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Rodrigues is thorough, kind, and knowledgeable. She listens to her patients. That I believe is a very important aspect of being a very good physician. The office runs well. Efficient staff are also respectful and kind.

May 19, 2024

4.2 stars

Very thoughtful and caring physician who is interested in me as a person and not just as a patient.

May 18, 2024

3.4 stars

I did not feel all my concerns or needs were met. I felt I was being dismissed.

May 17, 2024

5.0

Excellent! Dr. Rodrigues's top priority is the patient's well-being! I'm so grateful I am one of her patients. She asks questions and answers them fully, exploring further with the patient on any health concerns. She easily talks to patients and can calm down any anxious moments. She will reassure a patient with thoughtfulness.

May 05, 2024

5.0

Everyone makes you feel welcome and important.

May 05, 2024

5.0

I like Dr. Rodriguez [...].

May 04, 2024

5.0

I trust Dr. Rodrigues.

May 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues gives her full attention and is a great listener. She makes me feel she really cares.

May 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues is compassionate, professional, kind, knowledgeable, thorough and caring.

Apr 29, 2024

5.0

My experiences with any U ofR offices has always been pleasant.

Apr 27, 2024

5.0

I have no problems with my visits that need improvivg.

Apr 27, 2024

5.0

Dr, Rodriguez, she's very professional, always concerned, and very caring. I love her being my primary care taker. Wouldn't trade her for anything.

Apr 27, 2024

5.0

I love Dr. Rodrigues she's always going the extra mile to make sure I'm cared for and she just makes me feel very comfortable and is easy to talk to!

Apr 21, 2024

5.0

I recently had major struggles with mental health. All of my interactions with the office from scheduling, to medical assistants and nurses, to the covering doctor who saw me same day to my doctor who has ensured thorough follow up, were so integral to me being able to get the help I needed. You have done such an amazing thing caring for me and helping me get back to being in a more stable place. Thank you so so much.

Apr 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Rodrigues is always so caring about me when I come for my visits. She makes sure to ask about all of me my physical and mental health. She is so thorough.

Apr 20, 2024

5.0

[...] I am so happy to receive care at this office

Apr 20, 2024

5.0

[...] Everything Was Great.

Apr 18, 2024

5.0

Everyone in that office works okay with patients

Apr 16, 2024

5.0

Until now everything was okay

Apr 16, 2024

5.0

[...] All ways excellent

Mar 27, 2024

5.0

I [...] 8 Yeas with Dr. Rodrigues and I will never change my Doctor she is excellent I loved

Mar 27, 2024

5.0

Good

Mar 23, 2024

5.0

Excellent Doctor

Mar 18, 2024

5.0

As Always, Dr. Rodrigues was attentive, compassionate and professional. She's the best physician ever!

Mar 15, 2024

5.0

Keep up the great work!

Mar 15, 2024

5.0

She is very attentive to my needs and is always kind and polite

Mar 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Rodrigues is all ways on point and in lockstep with all the challenges that I have with my current health and it's always concerned in improving treatment and medicines concerning things that I'm dealing with she is what the whole strong commitment to excellence is about we need more doctors like her I am very happy and satisfied with my visits at Manhattan square Family medicine

Mar 10, 2024

5.0

Honestly at this point I don't know if they can get any better than they are at this point

Mar 10, 2024

5.0

Everybody is so on the same page from the lobby receptionist area to the nurses and to the doctors at this facility I highly recommend

Mar 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Rodrigues and all others associated with her team are just absolutely awesome

Mar 10, 2024

5.0

Very good care provided by Dr. Rodrigues.

Feb 15, 2024

5.0

Always very good

Feb 14, 2024

5.0

She really listens and took my concerns seriously where others did not. [...] Just her listening to me with care and no judgement eased my anxiety and was the start of me feeling better.

Feb 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues is terrific. I have recommended her to others and all are very pleased

Feb 04, 2024

5.0

[...]. My doctors are great [...].

Feb 04, 2024

5.0

My doctor is an excellent doctor she really understands communication is great . I recommend family and friends to pick her for doctors.

Feb 04, 2024

5.0

Every one so nice

Jan 13, 2024

3.4

Overall URMC serves me carefully. [...]

Jan 12, 2024

5.0

Excellent experience with provider [...]

Jan 11, 2024

5.0

My PCP is very commitment to patient-centered care has made a positive impact on my health, and I feel fortunate to have such an amazing healthcare partner.genuinely caring. She takes her time to listen to my concerns, answer all my questions, and explain medical information in a way that is easy to understand

Jan 11, 2024

5.0

Everyone is very nice In the office

Jan 10, 2024

5.0

Patient, understanding, nin judgement and professional.

Jan 07, 2024

5.0

Thank you MSFP

Jan 07, 2024

5.0

I'm very happy also blessed for the health care received .

Dec 18, 2023

5.0

Love Dr. Rodrigues!

Dec 17, 2023

5.0

Let her know how important she is on all my problems

Dec 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues is a Doctor that listen to you and she all ways have a plan for you health I love her I call her my second wife because she knows everything about me, Thank you Dr. Rodrigues

Dec 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Rodrigues is Ben my Doctor from the day that you open on Broad street about 7 years I will never change my Doctor, She is the best

Dec 14, 2023

5.0

Our first visit with Dr. Rodrigues. She is very personable, seems knowledgeable, spent a significant amount of time with us, and evidenced concern for our well-being. We are pleased that she is our Internist.

Dec 08, 2023

5.0

They do have skills of being on top of their job I had no bad experience. They are awesome.

Dec 07, 2023

5.0

[...] Keep up the good work!

Dec 07, 2023

5.0

Always asks " what else?" Gives me time to express fully my concerns

Sep 14, 2023

5.0

Very happy with all my care [...]

Sep 14, 2023

4.6

Natercia is the most down to earth and well informed doctor I have ever had the pleasure of being treated by. She makes me want to be sure I don't miss my visits

Sep 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues is truly an incredible doctor! She is patience, attentive, knowledgeable and truly cares for her patients.

Aug 29, 2023

5.0

Felt heard & validated re: MH concerns.

Aug 21, 2023

5.0

Sent a MyChart message & got PROMPT response & appt. - great job!

Aug 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Rodrigues is the best Dr. I have ever had.

Aug 19, 2023

5.0

Love my Dr. She is great.

Aug 19, 2023

5.0

[...] she's amazing.

Aug 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues is the absolute best doctor ever. The people in her office are amazing.

Aug 18, 2023

5.0

I am very happy with Dr. Rodrigues. She is very patient, understanding and knowledgeable.

Aug 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues - outstanding dr.

Aug 15, 2023

5.0

I got there really early (was out already and didn't want to go home) and Natercia saw me really quickly and therefore really early, this was a pleasant surprise

Aug 15, 2023

5.0

She was kind of insistent about adding a medication

Aug 15, 2023

5.0

Very proactive and concerned about the allergic/extreme suns sensitivity I am having

Aug 14, 2023

5.0

Great provider!

Aug 06, 2023

5.0

I couldn't have chosen a better Primary Doctor than the one I have she's the best ever

Jul 19, 2023

5.0

I have nothing but positive things to say about Dr. Rodrigues!

Jun 27, 2023

5.0

Had a great experience.

Jun 26, 2023

5.0

[...] everyone from office staff, medical assistant and provider gave excellent care.

Jun 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues provided excellent care. She always response quickly to my chart messages and always sends her thoughts after reviewing the laboratory results. She is a new provider to me but response times and this assessibility has been the best.

Jun 19, 2023

5.0

[...] Daysi Reagan were very kind Dr. Rodrigues excellent.

Jun 14, 2023

5.0

For me; Everyone is my health care providers Deserve a special recognition. Dr. Rodrigues Natarcia ; Dr. Susan Hulsen and my diabetic Doctor Himillich Susan .

Jun 14, 2023

5.0

Keep continue providing health care in the same excellent high quality

Jun 14, 2023

5.0

About my care provider she is ver knowledgeable and professional health care provider. I'm blessed having Dr. Rodrigues as my primary doctor. Excellent !!!

Jun 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues always listens caringly and patiently

Jun 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues is exceptional

Jun 11, 2023

5.0

Great facility

Jun 10, 2023

5.0

She is a very friendly and caring DR as is everyone in the office, checking in, out and the nurses, also when I call there

Jun 10, 2023

4.6

Dr Rodrigues is a truly wonderful doctor--best I've ever had.

Jun 08, 2023

5.0

I do not have anything negative to say, I am satisfied with the attention that I receive that I receive from all the providers of Manhattan Square FM. All are excellent professionals.

May 18, 2023

5.0

Continue being magnificent and very good in everything they do.

May 18, 2023

5.0

I am very happy with Manhattan Square Family Medicine and Dr. RODRIGUES. I have recommended her to others who are also satisfied!

May 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues is always attentive during my visits and always asks questions that make me feel like she truly cares.

May 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Rodrigues she is the best doctor ever I been with her about 7 or 8 years , she is the first doctor that I [...] see from day one and I will keep Dr Rodrigues for ever And UR team is the best team ever to

May 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues, Sara the medication Doctor all the female Doctors that take care of me when I when with my blood pressure way to high Thank you too all

May 11, 2023

5.0

[...]. UR is the best of the best

May 11, 2023

5.0

Thank you to UR medicine on 454 broad st to the Doctor, Nurses, to ur team

May 11, 2023

5.0

My first time seeing Dr. Rodrigues. She was very caring, and the treatment provided relieved the severe migraine headache I was experiencing. She also phoned me that evening at home to see how I was feeling, and filled a prescription for me.

Apr 30, 2023

5.0

[...]. very pleased with the care I was given.

Apr 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. N. Rodrigues she listens and gets me as a patient and I appreciate her genuine concern.

Apr 28, 2023

5.0

Have more doctors who listen intently to patients like Dr. Rodrigues does and follow up with me on what we talked about. I am very pleased with Dr. Rodrigues. She is modern medicine I feel.

Apr 28, 2023

5.0

I leave feeling good about my visit. Unlike some others that I've experienced

Apr 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Natercia Rodrigues is a great Dr. Always helping myself and family to a better understand with our health. The community is in good handS!

Apr 25, 2023

5.0

Keep up the good work an keep given us me understanding, loving caring doctors as the dr I saw that day

Apr 23, 2023

5.0

Everyone made sure I was taken care of from the time I got there too the time I left even across the hall at the UR lab where I had my blood work

Apr 23, 2023

5.0

The entire practice is exceptional.

Apr 14, 2023

5.0

[...]. You are already a 10 out of 10. An extraordinary medicalExperience - Dr. Rodrigues's exceptional medical and people skills and herGenuine interest in her patients inspires her staff to also be incredibly user friendly,

Apr 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues practice is a case study of the high standards of patient care that a medical practice associated with Strong Health should implement on a day to day basis.

Apr 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues and her medical student, Kajsa Mayo were both incredibly compassionate and caring in talking to me about my issue. I appreciate it so much.

Mar 21, 2023

3.4

Dr. Rodrigues is wonderful but does not practice medicine the way I'm used to. This will take some adjustment on my part.

Mar 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues and the team at the clinic are providing the best medical care I have ever received. And that's saying a lot!

Mar 05, 2023

5.0

Their services are impressive, accommodating and professionally done

Feb 27, 2023

5.0

This is the finest medical practice that I have ever experienced because Dr. Rodrigues has instilled the highest quality patient care standards and the entire staff reflect their deep admiration for her commitment to her patients and her rapper with her staff who universally feel great pride in being part of her team. This is a very remarkable medical practice thanks to Dr. Rodrigues's high standards of excellence in patient care. Her genuine warmth and sincerity is reflected throughout her practice

Feb 26, 2023

5.0

Unparalleled excellence

Feb 26, 2023

5.0

I am very satisfied regarding the services that I have received during all the visits that I have had.

Feb 17, 2023

5.0

My experience to share is appreciation to the attention that I received from all the personnel who make up the team.

Feb 17, 2023

5.0

She is an excellent MD and very thorough in addressing my health concerns. She is quick to respond to the My Chart concerns and requests that I have sent to her in a timely manner

Feb 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues is always so compassionate and knowledgeable

Feb 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues she is excellent is been 7 years with her

Jan 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Rodrigues is an amazing doctor that I would recommend to anyone in need of a PCP. I have never had a doctor as understanding and caring as she is.

Jan 12, 2023

5.0

[...] Dr. Rodrigues is an amazing human and doctor.

Dec 22, 2022

5.0

I am very satisfied with my First Care Provider

Nov 22, 2022

3.0

The visit felt very rushed and as a result there were inaccuracies in the health narrative recorded.

Nov 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Rodrigues has an amazing team!

Nov 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues is fantastic...following up with me about my lab work that same evening. And the woman who took my vitals was very thorough...for example, because my blood pressure was a little higher than in my personal history, she took it again, just to be sure. Very attentive!

Nov 06, 2022

5.0

Certainly Dr. Rodrigues (who is excellent), but also the system of care. I was stunned to receive a call from a case manager related to my mother. The best care any of us have ever received, and my father was a doctor.

Nov 03, 2022

5.0

I can't think of anything. Our whole family are now patients of Dr. Rodrigues, and we are getting the best medical care we have ever had from a three year old to my [...] old mother.

Nov 03, 2022

5.0

All were great

Oct 23, 2022

5.0

[...] everything is good

Oct 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. R is awesome and I have already recommended her multiple times!

Oct 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues - she is truly phenomenal and genuinely cares about her patients' complete health.

Oct 06, 2022

5.0

Natercia Rodrigues. I am amazed at how efficient she is with point of service documentation and medical procedures while still being friendly and talking about books! After our visit I was thinking if he not only as my doctor but as a role model in that way (I also work in healthcare and am admiring of her skills)

Sep 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues is a very considerate thoughtful person. She listens and takes seriously all of my comments and concerns.

Sep 22, 2022

5.0

Dr Rodrigues is very thorough and has my full trust in her

Aug 18, 2022

5.0

I consider the provider and the rest of the medical professionals give me an excellent attention just like the office staff.

Aug 03, 2022

5.0

Every area with my overall visits are always fine, no problems.

Jun 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues is wonderful. I have recommended her to others, who are also happy.

Jun 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues was great as always- attentive, caring, knowledgeable. Her nurse, Heather was also very attentive and personable

Jun 12, 2022

5.0

[...] My experience was great

Jun 12, 2022

Dr. Rodrigues was receptive, attentive, and encouraging during our visit.

May 27, 2022

5.0

The office's use of MyChart services is great- they are responsive to online inquiries, the tool is helpful for patient reference before/after appts, and helps make the visit and in-office time very efficient. Dr. Rodrigues always spends ample time listening and working thru options for care.

May 10, 2022

1.8

[...] I'm good with the service I get

Apr 28, 2022

3.4

Actually check my body not just sit and talk have my blood work done BEFORE visit

Apr 23, 2022

5.0

Besides Dr. Rodrigues being welcoming, calming, caring, and giving her devoted attention to me in the appointment, which is greatly appreciated, the staff were also wonderful. The intake nurse was wonderful. It's like walking into a different world in their office where people are kind and friendly to patients and each other. Thank you for caring. I know your jobs are frustrating at times dealing with the public but thank you for treating people with understanding and not being condescending if some information or instruction is not understood by the patient.

Apr 19, 2022

5.0

I felt that the doctor really listened to me and made an attempt to see me as a person, not just another body with problems. :-)

Apr 19, 2022

5.0

Dr Natercia Rodrigues, always an amazing and helpful doctor.

Apr 14, 2022

5.0

I am satisfied with the service provided during my current visit

Apr 14, 2022

5.0

LaShara Evans is wonderful and Dr. Rodrigues is outstanding.

Apr 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues is always wonderful

Mar 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues is one of the kindest and attentive providers I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She is knowledgeable, honest, and always respectful. She does so much for this community and deserves recognition for it.

Mar 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues is an exceptional medical professional. Her staff is great as well. Caring and personable.

Mar 19, 2022

5.0

[...] Top-rated service and care.

Mar 19, 2022

5.0

During my recent experience, I received very good attention from the provider and his office, I feel satisfied with the service that they provided me to stay in good health.

Mar 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodrigues as well as the nurses that worked on me were all extremely helpful and kind

Mar 13, 2022

2.6

Look at patient not the computer

Mar 11, 2022

4.6

Dr. Rodrigues listens to my concerns and always addresses them. She makes me feel like I matter.

Mar 03, 2022

5.0

Dr Rodrigues is great; her staff is wonderful.

Feb 15, 2022

5.0

Everything was fine

Feb 08, 2022

5.0

I absolutely LOVE my doctor and can't say enough good things about her. She is a true gift and treasure to URMC and the community, and should be recognized as the pinnacle of care and family medicine.

Feb 08, 2022