Dr. Miguel Rodriguez
Sanford, FL 32771
Dr. Miguel Rodriguez is a board-certified cardiac anesthesiologist with over 15 years of clinical experience and more than a decade of perioperative leadership. Before medical school, Dr. Rodriguez served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army, an experience that strengthened his leadership, discipline, communication, and ability to perform under pressure—qualities he carries into his medical practice and expert consultation work.
He currently serves as Perioperative Director, Medical Director of Anesthesia Services, and Chair of the Medical Executive Committee, overseeing anesthesia quality, safety, credentialing, and operating room performance across hospital and ambulatory settings. His clinical expertise includes airway management, anesthesia complications, hemodynamic instability, opioid- and sedation-related events, perioperative decision-making, monitoring standards, documentation, and postoperative complications.
Dr. Rodriguez holds active medical licenses in Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin, is an Advanced Perioperative TEE Testamur, and is an active member of both the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Florida Society of Anesthesiologists. He is now expanding his services to expert-witness consultation and provides clear, structured, and clinically grounded opinions to support attorneys in anesthesia and perioperative care matters.
- Anesthesiology
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: • Doctor of Medicine (MD) – American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
• Residency in Anesthesiology – University of Florida
• 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
• Michigan
• Wisconsin
• 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: NA
- 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: $500 per hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: Retainer: $2,500 (applied toward initial review)
Consultation / Medical Record Review: $500 per hour - Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: Deposition: $700 per hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Trial Testimony: $900 per hour (4-hour minimum)
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel Time: $250 per hour
Travel Expenses
Full Rate Sheet:
• Consultation / Medical Record Review: $500 per hour
• Deposition: $700 per hour
• Trial Testimony: $900 per hour (4-hour minimum)
• Travel Time: $250 per hour
• Retainer: $2,500 (applied toward initial review)
• Flat-fee and customized arrangements available upon request
Available Upon Request