About
David F. Rodriguez, MD, FACP built his entire medical career around Emory University, earning his BS in 1983, his MD from Emory University School of Medicine in 1987, and completing his internship and residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals in 1990. He holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, with continuous certification and three recertifications since 1990. In 1994, the American College of Physicians named him a Fellow, a designation he continues to hold.
Dr. Rodriguez served on the clinical faculty at Emory University School of Medicine and held numerous leadership roles at Northside Hospital, including Chairman of the Continuing Education Advisory Committee since 1998. He founded the Northside Hospital Internal Medicine Service program in 1995, growing it from five physicians to more than fifty. GATopDocs recognized him as a Top Doctor in 2020. Patients describe him as a healer, a teacher, and someone who consistently stays current on new research and clinical trends. Outside medicine, Dr. Rodriguez plays guitar and ukulele, builds guitars by hand, fly-fishes, follows the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs, and pursues travel, art, and books with equal enthusiasm.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BS, Emory University (1983)
Medical School
MD, Emory University School of Medicine (1987)
Residency
Internship and Residency, Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (completed 1990)
Additional Training
National Board of Medical Examiners - Diplomate (1988)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rodriguez right for?
Dr. Rodriguez is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician with deep internal medicine experience. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his unhurried follow-up appointments and direct phone access. Those who value a physician with strong academic and hospital leadership credentials will find his background reassuring. Anyone looking for thorough preventive care, including comprehensive annual physicals, fits well within his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rodriguez specializes in internal medicine and primary care. He has practiced internal medicine continuously for more than three decades. His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, preventive care, and comprehensive physical exams.
Yes, Dr. Rodriguez holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his initial certification in 1990 and has completed three recertifications, maintaining continuous certification through the present.
Dr. Rodriguez trained entirely at Emory University. He earned his BS in 1983 and his MD from Emory University School of Medicine in 1987. He then completed his internship and residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals in 1990.
FACP stands for Fellow of the American College of Physicians. The American College of Physicians awarded Dr. Rodriguez this designation in 1994. He continues to hold it today. The fellowship recognizes achievement and commitment to internal medicine.
Yes, GATopDocs recognized Dr. Rodriguez as a Top Doctor in 2020. He also founded the Northside Hospital Internal Medicine Service program in 1995 and grew it from five physicians to more than fifty over thirty years.
Dr. Rodriguez sees adult patients for primary care and internal medicine. He treats patients managing chronic diseases and those seeking comprehensive preventive care. He also coordinates referrals for patients who need specialist care.
Yes. Dr. Rodriguez gives members a direct phone number for quick questions between visits. He also provides 24/7 after-hours consultation for urgent concerns that arise outside of regular office hours.
Dr. Rodriguez has practiced internal medicine for more than thirty years. He completed his residency in 1990 and has maintained continuous board certification since then. He founded Atlanta Personalized Medicine in 2022.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026