About
Mark A. Rodriguez, MD brings more than three decades of family medicine experience to his MDVIP-affiliated practice in Live Oak, Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from St. Mary's University in San Antonio in 1981. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston in 1987. His internship and residency in Family Medicine both took place at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, finishing in 1990.
Dr. Rodriguez spent three years as Medical Director of SatMed before building a long career in community-based family medicine. He served Northeast Methodist Hospital in multiple leadership roles, including Chief of Staff in 1999 and Chairman of the Family Practice Department from 1996 to 2000. He holds membership in the Texas Medical Association and the Bexar County Medical Society. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he sees patients with conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His guiding philosophy centers on treating each patient as a member of his own family, with genuine attention to their individual health needs.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Houston, TX - Doctorate of Medicine 1987
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, TX 1988-1990
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rodriguez focuses on family medicine with particular attention to chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He works with patients to manage these conditions through personalized wellness planning and regular monitoring. His preventive approach aims to improve long-term health outcomes.
Dr. Rodriguez sees every patient personally at his office. His practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. That direct relationship is central to how he delivers care.
Yes. Dr. Rodriguez is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters. Members can contact him directly without waiting for the next business day.
Dr. Rodriguez earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston in 1987. He completed both his internship and his Family Medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, finishing his residency in 1990.
Yes. Dr. Rodriguez conducts appointments in both English and Spanish, making him accessible to bilingual patients in the San Antonio and Live Oak area.
Dr. Rodriguez served Northeast Methodist Hospital in several senior roles. He chaired the Family Practice Department from 1996 to 2000 and served as Chief of Staff in 1999. He also served as Chief of Staff Elect in 1998 and Secretary of the Medical Executive Committee in 1997.
Yes. Dr. Rodriguez actively advocates for patients when they are hospitalized. Members can notify him directly so he can support their care during a hospital stay.
Yes. Through his MDVIP affiliation, Dr. Rodriguez can help coordinate care with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians while you travel. The practice also connects patients to Medical Centers of Excellence for specialized needs that go beyond local availability.
Dr. Rodriguez describes his approach as treating each patient as a member of his own family. He emphasizes personalized healthcare, warm interactions, and taking time to understand each patient's individual health situation. That philosophy shapes every appointment he conducts.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026