CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSNatercia R. Rodrigues, M.D.(Pronouns: she/her/hers)Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 276-7640A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentNot Accepting New PatientsLocationsManhattan Square Family Medicine454 East Broad StreetSuite 100Rochester, NY 14607Faculty AppointmentsAssistant Professor - Department of Family Medicine (SMD) Assistant Professor - Department of Health Humanities and Bioethics (SMD) - JointPatient Care SettingsFamily Medicine, Primary CareBiographyDr. 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.Professional BackgroundNatercia Rodrigues, MD, MSc is a family physician at UR/Manhattan Square Family Medicine. She is also an Assistant Professor, seeing patients, teaching residents, and medical and graduate students. Dr. Rodrigues also coaches new faculty in clinical communication. In addition to her M.D., she completed her Master of Science in Medical Humanities and Bioethics and teaches Visual Arts in Healthcare. This graduate course focuses on the role of close observation and presence in interactions with patients. It uses artwork to guide in-close looking, sitting with discomfort, and exploring the complicated history of medicine. Dr. Rodrigues has a strong interest in bridging arts and medicine, the practice of slowing down, and making a commitment to community health in her downtown Rochester practice.CredentialsSpecialtiesFamily Medicine - American Board of Family MedicineEducation2011MD | University of Connecticut School of MedicinePost-doctoral Training & Residency06/25/2014 - 06/03/2015Fellowship in Family Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center06/21/2012 - 06/24/2014Residency in Family Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center06/20/2011 - 06/20/2012Internship in Family Medicine at University of Rochester Medical CenterVIEW ALL expand_moreAwards2021Alpha Omega Alpha - Volunteer Clinical FacultySponsor: University of Rochester2017Dr. Mary P. Dole Medical FellowshipLocation: Mount Holyoke College2011J.E.C. Walker, M.D., Medicine and Society AwardLocation: University of Connecticut School of Medicine2010Gold Humanism Honor Society InducteeLocation: University of Connecticut School of Medicine2010Second Place Poster Winner, Deans' Symposium on Continuous Quality Improvement and Patient SafetyLocation: University of Connecticut School of Medicine2008Journal Contest Winner, Principles of Clinical MedicineLocation: University of Connecticut School of Medicine2007Aaron M. Schwartz, M.D. Book AwardLocation: University of Connecticut School of Medicine2005Howard Hughes Summer Research FellowshipSponsor: HughesLocation: Mount Holyoke College2005Louisa Stone Stephenson Prize in ChemistryLocation: Mount Holyoke College2005Sylvia Shrek Hubbell '39 Memorial Prize in FrenchLocation: Mount Holyoke College2004Sarah Williston Scholar (Top 15% of the class)Location: Mount Holyoke College2002 - 2006Portuguese Heritage Scholarship FoundationLocation: Washington, D.C.2002 - 2006J and K Thomas Scholarship FoundationLocation: Hartford, CT2002 - 2006Hartford Foundation for Public Giving ScholarshipLocation: Hartford, CTVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles2015Schultz, S.; Rodrigues, N. "Response to Dr. Ventres' Q-List Manifesto". Family Systems and Health. 2015; 33(1): 16-7.2014Rodrigues N; Fogarty CT. "In search of physical evidence: Why the "annual physical" for healthy adults is a poor use of clinician time". Family Doctor, A journal of the New York State Academy of Family Physicians. 2014; .2014Rodrigues, N. "Pronouncing". Family Medicine. 2014; .VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Natercia R. Rodrigues, M.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Natercia R. Rodrigues, M.D. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.