Dr. Roberto Rodriguez is a distinguished cardiothoracic surgeon and clinical leader specializing in valvular heart disease and structural heart interventions. He currently serves as the Medical Director of the Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Previously, he was an Associate Professor of Surgery at Jefferson School of Medicine and the System Surgical Director for the structural heart program at Main Line Health. Dr. Rodriguez has played a pivotal role in advancing minimally invasive cardiac procedures and transcatheter therapies, with clinical expertise that encompasses complex aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve surgeries, as well as endovascular management of cardiac and aortic pathologies.

His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from George Washington University, followed by a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine, completed his general surgery at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, and received fellowship training at Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard School of Medicine. This extensive training has underpinned a career defined by innovative clinical practice, pioneering research, and active participation in clinical trials that have shaped the future of cardiac surgery.

Beyond the operating room, Dr. Rodriguez has served as a clinical events committee consultant for esteemed institutions such as the Harvard Clinical Research Institute and the Yale Cardiovascular Research Group. As a dedicated educator and mentor, he has developed fellowship programs, delivered lectures at major national and international conferences, and contributed extensively to peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. Dr. Rodriguez remains committed to excellence in patient care, research, and education, inspiring the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons.