Heron E. Rodriguez, MD

Heron E. Rodriguez, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Vascular Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla - 1995
Residency:
AMITA Health/St Joseph Hospital (Chicago) - 2001
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2002

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.8
4.8 

338 Ratings

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August 29, 2022

4.0

He was very professional and answered my questions completely. He also did not take the approach of lecturing/negative.

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August 27, 2022

5.0

I was happy and pleased with the truthfulness and straight forward explanations I was given.

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August 26, 2022

4.0

Dr. Rodriguez will do the best he possibly can to return you as close as possible to normal, and sometimes that's not easy with vascular problems.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Dr Rodriguez, very friendly, and finds different solutions to try

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August 12, 2022

5.0

I feel that Northwestern may be the best hospital to have my surgery done. Doctor Rodriguez fully explained my problem and the alternatives for repairs.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodriguez found additional problems with my ultrasound and I’m thankful for his expertise.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Excellent care

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August 02, 2022

5.0

An excellent physician and a very caring gentleman.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Very easy going. Made me feel comfortable. Explained things very well.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodriguez, Lauren (his PA) and his ENTIRE Team are the BEST! They all go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure your questions are answered, your care is prioritized and any other potential treatment are reviewed and/or recommended. I would not go anywhere else!

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Saved my life

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodriguez is very thorough and efficient. He continually asks how your doing, during the procedure.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Caring attitude about patients and competence.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Fast and friendly people. Explained everything to where I could understand

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Dr Rodriguez tries different solutions, rather than 1 option

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July 18, 2022

5.0

He’s a Great surgeon and a Great person

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July 01, 2022

5.0

He liste n.v s to your co n.v cerns and tells you his treatment okan and explains the procedure prior to starting

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Very honest and direct

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Knowledge

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Same reason as above.

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June 24, 2022

5.0

The doctor has great skills and knowledge

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June 23, 2022

5.0

He did a good job of explaining the procedure and what to expect in the future

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Tries different procedures, before deciding to go to the last resort

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Excellent clinician, clear explanation re: test results & clinical findings and recommendations for next follow up steps.

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June 14, 2022

5.0

Satisfied.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

He explained everything and told me the next step that I should take on helping the problem. Thank you

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June 07, 2022

5.0

He is kind and he is concerned about my health. He answers all of my questions.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

He gave me valuable advices

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June 06, 2022

5.0

He is the best.

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June 04, 2022

5.0

Good doctor best attention

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Explained the options very completely and honestly

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Good doctor

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Exceptional knowledge and Professional patient client repore Felt confident and safe in all care recieved

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Dr Rodriguez was able to explain things, and give me options

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodriguez is an excellent doctor who truly cares for his patients. He take the time to listen to your issues.

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May 12, 2022

4.0

We didn’t visit for long but he seemed very nice and cordial.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

I am very pleased with DR Huron Rodriguez. He had done an artery bypass 13 years ago and saved my leg from amputation. He will be preforming another bypass this Tuesday. Thank you

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Rodriguez is very caring and very competent.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Saved my life..

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Excellent physician, spends time and answers all my questions.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Very open and accomodating

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April 11, 2022

5.0

He paid attention.

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April 09, 2022

5.0

I trust them to do work on my Veins

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April 08, 2022

0.0

Terrible doctor

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March 28, 2022

5.0

Very personal and nice DR listen to me and answer my questions

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March 15, 2022

5.0

The best performance and personalized clinical service that a patient could want or need.

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Skills BBC and knowledge

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Again because most doctors tell you possibilities of the outcome and he told me the truth about the outcome of my surgery that's why

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March 07, 2022

5.0

Very insightful

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March 07, 2022

4.0

Great Doctor, explains thing well.

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February 28, 2022

5.0

Got right to the point. Excellent at diagnosing the problem.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

Es un profesional muy amable, compasivo y excelente conocimientos de su profesión

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February 18, 2022

5.0

Recommended

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February 16, 2022

5.0

I cannot thank Dr. Rodriguez enough for all that he has done for me. As indicated above, Dr. Rodriguez saved my life, and continues to keep me alive. I have a life threatening disease, and with his assistance and guidance, I am alive and able to enjoy my young granddaughter and watch her grow up. The man is a gift to any patient he treats.

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February 14, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner - personable - educational

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February 11, 2022

5.0

Excellent easy going doctor serious easy to talk to

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February 04, 2022

0.0

The doctor dismissed my appointment. And appointment I made months prior!

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February 03, 2022

5.0

He was professional, on time, answered all my questions, and was detailed in his description of the procedure I was going to undergo. I did not feel rushed.

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January 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodriguez was friendly and very informative. He took the time to explain in detail in language I could understand.

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January 27, 2022

5.0

Once again Dr.Rodriuez is an outstanding doctir.

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January 17, 2022

5.0

Again, good and thorough explanation.

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January 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodriguez is a very caring person. He is knowledgeable, respectful and he gives me the time I need to answer all my questions.

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January 14, 2022

5.0

El Dr. Rodriguez es un profesional reconocido por sus conocimientos y me atendió con mucha consideración y profesionalismo. El Dr. Rodriguez me explicó claramente como veía mi situación vascular y se preocupó que yo utilizase un equipo médico que tuviese en cuenta todo el cuadro clínico.

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January 14, 2022

5.0

Excellent profesional who explains the medical situation clearly and who has outstanding bedside manners.

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January 10, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rodriguez provided a succinct interpretation of test results, made me feel comfortable that the recommendations I am receiving are in my best interest. Very pleasant and easy to talk to and ask questions.

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January 10, 2022

4.0

Like I stated before he’s a good Doctor Who understands peoples issues. If anybody had the same problem that I had I would definitely send them his direction.

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January 06, 2022

5.0

Professional and personal to patient

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January 03, 2022

5.0

Kind, compassionate.

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December 06, 2021

5.0

Always willing to let you know what can be done and how to go about doing it. Willing to listen.

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December 03, 2021

5.0

Dr Rodriguez knowledgeable, compassionate

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November 22, 2021

5.0

He is wonderful.

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November 12, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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November 12, 2021

5.0

Dr. Rodriguez seems to be caring and competent. I trust him.

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November 02, 2021

5.0

Very personal and explained procedures very well

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October 29, 2021

5.0

Very thorough explanation of diagnosis and options.

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October 29, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough.

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October 28, 2021

5.0

Professional. Charismatic, friendly, he wants to please his client.

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October 22, 2021

5.0

Doc explained every thing he is going to do

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October 21, 2021

5.0

He truly listened! Gave honest answers, and was extremely patient with me! Very gentle, and kept me informed while doing the procedure. I feel blessed!

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October 18, 2021

5.0

Great care and caring clear explanations of problem

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October 07, 2021

5.0

Experienced in his field and knowledgeable

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October 06, 2021

5.0

He's one of the best

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October 04, 2021

5.0

Great surgeon. Fully explained every aspect of the surgery and answered all questions honestly. Truly cares about his patients.

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October 04, 2021

5.0

He is a competent surgeon He is a caring person. Sometimes surgeons can’t do what they are required to do. Like telling someone that they are going to need lifesaving surgery.

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October 01, 2021

5.0

Caring and an excellent physician.

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September 16, 2021

5.0

He seemed very knowledgeable, friendly, and interested in my issue. He took his time and did not rush me.

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September 13, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, thorough great staff

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September 13, 2021

5.0

Had appointment for today on phone but did not receive any call

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September 13, 2021

4.0

He was caring, informed and was apologetic for being late

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September 02, 2021

5.0

Awesome at explaining to me his findings and recommendation

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August 30, 2021

5.0

He's the best there is

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August 30, 2021

5.0

Me atendió muy bien.

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August 28, 2021

5.0

The doctor is personable and keeps his patients and family members informed himself. He does not just delegated his nurse practitioner to information to the patient.

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August 23, 2021

5.0

He took time to explain everything and addressed all of my wife’s concerns.

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August 09, 2021

5.0

I think he is very pleasant has a very nice bedside manner

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August 02, 2021

5.0

very professional

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July 26, 2021

3.0

Let’s put it this way, when I updated my family, (who by the way are all physicians and surgeons) about how the visit went and what the recommendations were, they all said “No way, we work in this field and we do not agree with their findings. You are getting a second opinion�

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July 26, 2021

5.0

He was amazingly empathetic, kind, concerned, and knowledgeable.

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Very professional and caring.

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July 19, 2021

5.0

He tells you everything and cares. A very nice doctor.

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