Dr. Miguel Rodriguez
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Dr. Miguel Rodriguez is a board-certified anesthesiologist and cardiac anesthesiologist (NBE Testamur – Advanced) specializing in complex medical malpractice and standard-of-care litigation. Maintaining a highly active, multi-state clinical practice across Florida and Illinois, he concurrently serves as Credentials Chair, Immediate Past Chief of Staff, Medical Director of Anesthesia, and Perioperative Director.
Dr. Rodriguez routinely provides anesthesia for high-acuity cases, including cardiac surgery, Level I trauma, neurosurgery, vascular procedures, obstetrics, and ambulatory surgery. His core clinical expertise covers the most frequently litigated areas of anesthesia: difficult airway management, hemodynamic crisis response, PACU respiratory complications, and postoperative opioid/sedation events.
In his executive leadership roles, he provides direct oversight of peer review, credentialing, and OR safety protocols. This gives him a unique, systemic perspective on standard-of-care evaluations that purely academic experts lack. Leveraging this administrative healthcare background, he is uniquely qualified to consult on complex litigation involving negligent credentialing, facility safety protocols, and locum tenens or agency contract disputes.
As a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer, Dr. Rodriguez brings strict discipline and calm, structured decision-making to high-stakes environments. He excels at translating intricate medical concepts into straightforward testimony for attorneys, judges, and juries. Available nationwide for plaintiff and defense.
- Anesthesiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Hospital & Medical Ethics
- Hospital Administration
- Medical Credentialing
- Wrongful Death
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: • Doctor of Medicine (MD) – American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2006)
• Residency in Anesthesiology – University of Florida (2006-2010)
• Board Certified in Anesthesiology – American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
• Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Testamur – National Board of Echocardiography
• Active Medical Licenses:
• Florida (active practice)
• Illinois (active practice)
• Ohio (active)
• Michigan (active)
• Wisconsin (active)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) – Active Member
• Florida Society of Anesthesiologists (FSA) – Active Member
• Medical Executive Committee – Chair
• Credentialing Committee – Active Member
• Professional Staff Credentials Committee – Active Member
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: 5
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Standard of Care
Credentials Expert - Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 50
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 50
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 4
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 5/7/26
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 5
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 1
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: • Expert witness consultation for plaintiff and defense
• Independent medical record review and case analysis
• Written expert reports and affidavits
• Deposition and courtroom testimony
• Standard-of-care evaluation and breach analysis
• Causation and damages assessment
• Case strategy consultation with attorneys
• Educational review of anesthesia and perioperative care issues
• On-site or virtual case conferences as needed
• Quality assurance and peer-review consultation for healthcare institutions
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Consultation / Medical Record Review: $450 per hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: Retainer: $2,500 (applied toward initial review)
Consultation / Medical Record Review: $450 per hour - Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: Deposition: $575 per hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Trial Testimony: $650 per hour (full-day or half-day rates available)
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Standard Rates
• Record Review / Case Analysis: $450 per hour
• Written Reports / Opinions: $450 per hour
• Conferences (phone/video): $450 per hour
• Depositions: $575 per hour (4-hour minimum)
• Trial Testimony: $650 per hour (half-day or full-day rates available)
Retainer
• A $2,500 retainer is required to initiate a case review.
Additional Terms
• All travel time is billed at $250 per hour plus applicable expenses.
• Invoices are due upon receipt. Work may pause on accounts more than 30 days overdue.
Cancellation Policy:
Available Upon Request