Dr. Rafael Martinez, MD
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Dr. Rafael Martinez, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Rafael Martinez, MD is a pulmonologist in Tampa, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Martinez has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Respiratory Tract Conditions. He graduated from University of Zaragoza in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital and Tampa General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Pulmonary Sleep of Tampa Bay - Tampa
Dr. Martinez is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Pulmonology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Martinez specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Pulmonary Disease. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Martinez's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Martinez
4.8
| 5 Star | 93% | 93% |
| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 3% | 3% |
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care philosophy
When Dr. Martinez was 18 years old became inspired to become a physician after his father underwent open heart surgery. During his medical studies he was fascinated by internal medicine and its requirements for broad and in-depth knowledge. Today,...read morebiography
Dr. Martinez tries to put himself in his patients shoes, understand their suffering, find the root cause of the problem, and treat both cause and symptoms.Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
Pulmonology
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San Juan University Of Puerto Rico
Fellowship HospitalMayaguez Medical Center
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Puerto Rico
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Zaragoza School Of Medicine
Medical SchoolUniversity District Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 2001University Of Zaragoza
Medical School, 1991
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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