Draft:Ramon Rodriguez-Torres
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Ramon Rodriguez-Torres (born 1926) is a Cuban-born American pediatric cardiologist known for his career in clinical and academic medicine in the United States.
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Ramon Rodriguez-Torres | |
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 Dr. Ramon Rodriguez-Torres, Pediatric Cardiologist | |
| Born | 1926 (age 99–100) Havana, Cuba |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | University of Havana |
| Occupation | Pediatric cardiologist |
Early life and education
Career
Rodriguez-Torres trained in pediatrics and specialized in pediatric cardiology. He has practiced primarily in Miami, Florida, including roles affiliated with Nicklaus Children's Hospital.[2]
In 1966, Rodriguez-Torres opened an early pediatric intensive care unit at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, focused on treating children undergoing open-heart surgery and peritoneal dialysis.[citation needed]
He later contributed to pediatric medical education and program development at Miami Children's Hospital, where he established a Continuing medical education department and supported initiatives to expand access to specialized pediatric care, including the use of telemedicine.[citation needed]
Personal life
Rodriguez-Torres was married to Guly “Gudelia” Rodriguez-Torres (1932–2021), an advocate for abused children and co-founder of The Child Abuse Prevention Project of Miami, Florida. The couple were married for 67 years.[3]