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Pulmonary and Sleep of Tampa Bay PL311 Noland Drive, Brandon, FL 33511 map
I am Board-certified pulmonologist with more than 20 years of experience as a physician and a passion for knowledge and advanced skills.
Pulmonary and Sleep of Tampa Bay PL
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Rafael A. Martinez is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
311 Noland Drive, Brandon, FL 33511-5730
Office Hours
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- AARP
- Adventist Health
- Adventist Health
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Amerigroup
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- AvMed
- Beech Street
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BlueCross
- CareCredit
- Champva
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross
- Empire Bluecross
- Florida Blue
- GEHA
- GEHA
- GHI
- Great West Health Care
- Great West Health Care
- HMO
- Humana
- Magellan Health
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare Part B
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina Healthcare
- Most Major Providers
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Optum
- Oxford Health
- PHCS Health Plans
- POMCO Group
- PPO
- Secure Horizons
- Secure Horizons
- The Empire Plan
- Tricare
- Tricare for Life
- Tufts
- United Healthcare
- VA Choice
- WellPoint
Specialties
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Pulmonology
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Martinez may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
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Sleep Medicine
Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat various disorders and diseases relating to sleep. This can include a range of conditions including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, nightmares and others. Dr. Martinez utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools including screening devices, overnight sleep studies or oximeters, among many others. Treatments can include CPAP therapy, implantation of sleep devices, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and others aimed at eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of sleep conditions.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Martinez specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Martinez can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with skin conditions may be referred to a dermatologist for further diagnostic tests or treatment plans.
Conditions Treated
- alpha one antitrypsin
- Asthma
- Asthma Related Cough
- COPD, asthma, environmental and occupational issues, ILD, Lung Nodule,
- Insomnia and other sleep disorders
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Lung Cancer & Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung fibrosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Respiratory Diseases
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Services & Procedures
- Allergy & Immunotherapy
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Testing
- Bronchoscopy, Lung Biopsy and Bronchial Thermoplasty.
- Polysomnogram
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Rhinoscopy
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Sleep Consultation
- Sleep Study
Special Interests
- Alpha One Anti-Trypsin Deficiency
- early cancer detection
- Early detection and prevention of disease
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 1991
Residency
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Mayaguez Medical Center-University of Puerto Rico • Mayaguez, PR
Residency in Internal Medicine • 1996 - 1999
Fellowship
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University District Hospital • Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Fellowship in University of Puerto Rico • 1999 - 2001
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Joseph's Tampa Care
- Memorial Hospital Of Tampa
- Brandon Regional Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Links & Social Media
Latest Pulmonology News
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Millions of Americans Still Breathing Secondhand Smoke: ReportSteven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 6, 2018 at 4:00 PM
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Smoking Relapse Less Likely Among Vapers: StudyRobert Preidt, Nov 30, 2018 at 9:00 AM