Nitza N Rodriguez DPM AACFAS

I first learned about Dr. Rodriguez in an online support group for parents of children with clubfoot. I was looking for a doctor trained in the Ponseti method of clubfoot treatment to work with my year-​and-​a-​half-​old son with neglected clubfoot who we were in the process of adopting. When Dr. Morcuende, the world’s foremost expert on clubfoot, gave Dr. Rodriguez his recommendation, I decided to contact her about working with my son.
Within an hour of sending her an email inquiry, she called me on the phone. During that initial conversation, she spent nearly an hour on the phone with me and gave me her personal cell phone number to call with any questions. (I assure you there are not many doctors who will do that!) Although I also consulted with a very respected doctor who was closer to our home, I never regretted the decision to take my son to Dr. Rodriguez due to her passion for clubfoot, extensive knowledge of and adherence to the Ponseti protocol, and her wonderful and open personality. I learned so much about the proper treatment of clubfoot through her patient guidance.
Dr. Rodriguez’s passion for working with clubfoot kids was so obvious in all of her interactions with me and my son. She is friendly, open, and caring. She always took her time with us, and we never felt rushed during any of our casting or follow up appointments. When I have had questions or concerns during the process, I have simply emailed or called her and I always receive a quick response. She has even been willing to talk to me on the phone in the evenings and weekends.
Having now known Dr. Rodriguez for several years, I know that she is extremely committed to her patients and to the care of children with clubfoot. She is kind. She is ethical. She is humble. And she puts the needs of her patients first. I am so thankful we chose Dr. Rodriguez to treat our son’s clubfoot.