Rafael Martinez, MD, FCCP

Dr. Rafael Martinez is a pulmonology specialist with 35 years of experience treating respiratory and sleep disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Zaragoza School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mayaguez Medical Center, University of Puerto Rico in 1999. Dr. Martinez furthered his training with a fellowship at University District Hospital, San Juan University of Puerto Rico in 2001. He holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Martinez provides care in English.

Dr. Martinez practices at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital and maintains locations in Wesley Chapel, Brandon, and Tampa. He specializes in treating sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea, including sleep breathing disorders in children. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess lung health. Dr. Martinez also …conducts asthma challenge tests to help diagnose and manage breathing conditions. Patients have rated him 4.9 out of 5 stars on average.