Ignacio Rodriguez MD

Dr. Rodriguez received his Medical Degree with Honors from the National University of Colombia in 1970. His four years of Residency training in Otolaryngology were done at Loyola University in Chicago, where he also started his clinical practice as a Clinical Assistant Professor. In 1987 he moved to the Fort Lauderdale area where he has been servicing the community in all the aspects of Otolaryngology including Allergies and Audiology. His practice includes both adults and children.

Specialties:

General ENT, Ear, Hearing, Allergy, Sinus, Head & Neck, Voice & Swallowing and Sleep

Languages:

English & Spanish

Patient Testimonial

After spending half a day in the ER yesterday it was nice that a specialist locally worked me in quickly.

by D.M

Staff was very professional and Dr. Rodriguez took a serious look at my issues and made great recommendations for moving forward. Highly recommend them for your ear nose and throat needs!


Ear

The ears help us hear the sounds around us, as well as maintain our balance when we stand and walk. When pieces of the ear are infected or begin not to work properly, your hearing and balance can be impacted.

  • Hearing Loss
  • Ear Infections
  • Dizziness

Audiology

Audiology is the branch of medicine that deals with hearing. Our specialized audiologists help to determine the source of your hearing loss and work with you to utilize the available options that can help improve it.

  • Hearing Loss

Allergy

Allergies are the immune system’s abnormal response to a foreign substance around you. These are items that don’t cause a reaction in all patients, but your immune system has found them to be harmful and reacted. Allergies can include environmental allergens such as dust and pollen, as well as food or medications.

  • Environmental Allergy
  • Immune Deficiency
  • Asthma Management
  • Hives and Eczema

Sinus

Your sinuses are hollow cavities that help found around the noses and eyes. Their walls are lined with mucus that helps filter and humidify our air. If this mucus does not drain properly, the sinuses can become blocked. This leads to problems such as sinus infections or other conditions.

  • Deviated Nasal Septum
  • Congestion (Nasal Blockage)
  • Nasal Drainage
  • Sinus Infections
  • Loss of Sense of Taste and Smell

Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of preparing yourself for the day ahead. We’ve all experienced the difficulties that a lousy night of sleep can cause. For those with sleep disorders, achieving a good night of sleep can be even more challenging and even require medical intervention to be achieved.

  • Snoring
  • Sleep Apnea

Head & Neck

The head and neck are hosts to different types of glands that help us maintain our health. Much like other areas of the body, the head and neck and the glands within can experience infection, swelling, and cancer. This can affect the overall balance of our health and the systems that maintain it.

  • Thyroid Masses
  • Neck Masses
  • Salivary Glands Masses
  • Enlarged Lymph Nodes
  • Abnormal Parathyroid Glands
  • Chronic Tonsils and Adenoid Infections

Voice & Swallowing

Our voices can help us connect and communicate with the world around us. While speaking can seem easily achieved, it is really the work of several muscles and organs working together to achieve sound. If one of these muscles is strained or infected, the voice or swallowing can be impacted.

  • Vocal Cord Tumors
  • Acid Reflux
  • Hoarseness
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Vocal Cord Nodules and Polyps

Ear

The ears help us hear the sounds around us, as well as maintain our balance when we stand and walk. When pieces of the ear are infected or begin not to work properly, your hearing and balance can be impacted.

  • Balance Testing
  • Ear Hygiene and Wax Removal
  • Ear Tubes
  • Repair of Eardrum Perforation

Audiology

Audiology is the branch of medicine that deals with hearing. Our specialized audiologists help to determine the source of your hearing loss and work with you to utilize the available options that can help improve it.

  • Hearing Aids Dispensing
  • Hearing Aids Programming & Maintenance
  • Hearing Testing

Allergy

Allergies are the immune system’s abnormal response to a foreign substance around you. These are items that don’t cause a reaction in all patients, but your immune system has found them to be harmful and reacted. Allergies can include environmental allergens such as dust and pollen, as well as food or medications.

  • Allergy Shots
  • Allergy Drops
  • Allergy Testing
  • Food Allergy Testing

Sinus

Your sinuses are hollow cavities that help found around the noses and eyes. Their walls are lined with mucus that helps filter and humidify our air. If this mucus does not drain properly, the sinuses can become blocked. This leads to problems such as sinus infections or other conditions.

  • Surgery for Nasal Polyps and Chronic Sinusitis
  • Septoplasty Deviated Septum Surgery
  • Nasal Turbinate Reduction
  • Balloon Sinuplasty

Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of preparing yourself for the day ahead. We’ve all experienced the difficulties that a lousy night of sleep can cause. For those with sleep disorders, achieving a good night of sleep can be even more challenging and even require medical intervention to be achieved.

  • Prescribe and Monitor CPAP
  • Sleep Apnea Testing
  • Sleep Apnea Surgery
  • Evaluation of Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Head & Neck

The head and neck are hosts to different types of glands that help us maintain our health. Much like other areas of the body, the head and neck and the glands within can experience infection, swelling, and cancer. This can affect the overall balance of our health and the systems that maintain it.

  • Salivary Gland Surgery
  • Head and Neck Cancers Evaluation and Surgery
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Endoscopic Inspection of the Throat and Voice Box (Flexible laryngoscopy)

Voice & Swallowing

Our voices can help us connect and communicate with the world around us. While speaking can seem easily achieved, it is really the work of several muscles and organs working together to achieve sound. If one of these muscles is strained or infected, the voice or swallowing can be impacted.

  • Swallowing Therapy
  • Vocal Cord and Voice Examination

Provider Biography

Dr. Rodriguez received his Medical Degree with Honors from the National University of Colombia in 1970. He completed 1 Transitional Year and 1 year in General Surgery at Cook County Hospital, Chicago. His 4 years of Residency training in Otolaryngology were done at Loyola University in Chicago, where he also started his clinical practice as a Clinical Assistant Professor. For 2 years he practiced in his native Colombia at the “Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogotá” Medical Center. In 1987 he moved to the Fort Lauderdale area where he has been servicing the community in all the aspects of Otolaryngology including Allergies and Audiology. His practice includes both adults and children.

Dr. Rodriguez is Board Certified in Otolaryngology.

  • Florida Medical Center
  • North Broward Hospital
  • Imperial Point Hospital
  • Holy Cross Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Hospital
  • Weston NBD Outpatient Center
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Education

Dr. Rodriguez received his Medical Degree with Honors from the National University of Colombia in 1970.

Doctor of Medicine

  • Dr. Rodriguez is Board Certified in Otolaryngology

Awards and Honors

  • Board-certified American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
  • Chief Resident - Loyola University, Otolaryngology.

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
  • Colombian Medical Society of Otolaryngology
  • Florida Otolaryngology Society

“Patient comfort and wellbeing is my highest priority. I provide the same level of care and treatment to all patients regardless of age, race, gender, or economic background.”

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