Dr. Rafael Martinez, MD
Pulmonary Disease*
30+ years of experience
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
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Dr. Rafael Martinez, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Rafael Martinez, MD is a pulmonologist in Tampa, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Martinez has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Sleep Apnea. He graduated from University of Zaragoza in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital and Tampa General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.8 Star Rating
Based on 309 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (309 reviews)
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Locations
Pulmonary Sleep of Tampa Bay - Tampa
New Patient?
(813) 302-1571
Dr. Martinez is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Pulmonology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Martinez specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Pulmonary Disease. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Martinez's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Martinez
4.8
309 ratings, 269 with a written review
| 5 star | 93% | 93% |
| 4 star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 3% | 3% |
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Dear Spirit of God, I come to THANK YOU FOR SUCH AN AMAZING DOCTOR WITH A CARING HEART. Amen
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Robinson-Alexander – Mar 05, 2024
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Dr Martinez has been my physician for almost 10yrs. He is an excellent physician and I would recommend him to anyone! He takes care of my sleep apnea and restless legs. He’s simply the BEST!!
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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E Hughes – Jun 03, 2023
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They are always at least 1 hrs behind schedule
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Appointment was rushed
- Long wait times
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Feb 24, 2023
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Good attention and interest doctor
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 17, 2022
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The office is being difficult!
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Nov 15, 2022
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I have been a patient of Dr Rafael Martinez for many years, the care and time he gives his patients is amazing, he is a doctor who learned sign language to communicate with a patient who couldn't speak. in my opinion he is one of the best
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carmen Lashbaugh – Nov 15, 2022
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Excellent
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Noel – Nov 15, 2022
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Knowledgeable, personable and commicstes very well
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Hogue Richard – Nov 15, 2022
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Everything was great - time spent explaining and discussing my case was well worth it.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 15, 2022
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What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Christy J – Nov 15, 2022
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Dr Martinez
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joshua – Nov 15, 2022
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I have not seen Dr. Martinez in 2 years. Staff is wonderful, but it would be nice to see Dr. Martinez more frequently.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Nov 15, 2022
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He's very caring and knowledgeable person
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 15, 2022
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I love doctor Martinez. He is friendly and caring. Never had a problem. He is a good doctor and he is worth any wait I have to go thru to get a appointment.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cheryl – Oct 26, 2022
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Judy is one of the best to get you PFT done. She explains in detail and is willing to help you any way she can. She took me in before my apt started more than 1 hour before and showed me all the steps. She is wonder staff at Pulmonary and Sleep of Tampa Bay
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Sam – Sep 03, 2022
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me senti muy comoda con el doctor y me explico todo con detalle
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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I. L. M. – Mar 07, 2020
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He is such a wonderful doctor he took the time to spend with me and I greatly appreciate it
He made me feel comfortable about the situation ahead that I am facing but I am a little bit more comfortable about it
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Angelia C. – Feb 29, 2020
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informative and comfortable
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Feb 27, 2020
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So far very happy and his staff was really polite
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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M. A. – Feb 20, 2020
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awesome!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Thomas B. – Feb 19, 2020
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care philosophy
When Dr. Martinez was 18 years old became inspired to become a physician after his father underwent open heart surgery. During his medical studies he was fascinated by internal medicine and its requirements for broad and in-depth knowledge. Today,...read morebiography
Dr. Martinez tries to put himself in his patients shoes, understand their suffering, find the root cause of the problem, and treat both cause and symptoms.Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
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San Juan University Of Puerto Rico
Fellowship HospitalMayaguez Medical Center
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Puerto Rico
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Zaragoza School Of Medicine
Medical SchoolUniversity District Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 2001University Of Zaragoza
Medical School, 1991
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Pulmonary Disease
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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