Dr. Emily Leon-Rodríguez joined CenterWell as a general practice physician. Dr. Leon Rodriguez graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University magna cum laude and was on the Dean's List. She earned her medical degree from the Pontifical Catholic University School of Medical Technology and completed her residency at Damas Hospital in Puerto Rico. Dr. Leon-Rodriguez's training emphasized the reality of a fast-growing, aging population, and since then, her patients, for the most part, have been seniors. Dr. Leon-Rodríguez says she gained experience building rapport with patients and helping to manage conditions like chronic kidney disease, heart failure, and diabetes. She has embraced the team-based, patient-centered care philosophy, making her an excellent fit for CenterWell. Dr. Leon-Rodríguez admits she chose a challenging but fulfilling profession that allows her to impact people's lives positively, and she believes that the ideal patient-doctor relationship is built on trust. Outside of her work, Dr. Leon-Rodriguez enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, and visiting new places. She also likes being creative with sketching and painting in watercolors.