A triple board-certified hematologist and oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami, Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez is a driving force behind Sylvester’s lung cancer screening program. She is a tireless advocate of proactive screening for people at particular risk for lung cancer, the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in the United States, and has helped establish Sylvester’s multidisciplinary care approach that works with patients from initial screening through post-diagnosis treatment and support.
Dr. Rodriguez’s passion for health equity prompted Amgen, a prominent biotechnology company, to name her a spokesperson for its Representation in Clinical Research (RISE) educational campaign that promotes the value of clinical trials to Hispanic and Latinx communities in the U.S.
“This is a journey,” Dr. Rodriguez says. “It’s important that patients are seen by a multidisciplinary team and are being monitored throughout their lives.”
