Dr. Angel M. Rosario, MD

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Angel M. Rosario, who serves patients in Tampa, Florida.

Dr. Rosario is a practicing gastroenterologist who works alongside Dr. Crespo at Gastroenterology Specialists of Tampa Bay. The doctor duo have over 45 years of combined experience serving the Tampa Bay community. 

With more than 26 years of experience in gastrointestinal diagnostics/diseases and therapeutic procedures, his proficiencies include Crohn’s disease, colon cancer screening and prevention, constipation, endoscopic evaluation, gastroesophageal reflux disease / Barrett’s Esophagus treatment, hepatitis and liver diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatic biliary disease, and ulcerative colitis.

Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Dr. Rosario graduated with his medical degree from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine. He finished his internship at St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, his first and second year residency at St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, and his third year residency at Bayamon Hospital. 

After completing his residency, Dr. Rosario joined the US Army as a Medical Officer and was assigned to Womack Army Hospital in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was commissioned as a Captain and later promoted to Major. During his service in the military, he was involved in teaching family practice to residents. He also served as Chief of the Medical Clinic for a period of time. He was also the Officer in Charge of the Pulmonary, Tuberculosis and HIV clinic. In 1989, he completed his military service and was awarded the Army Commendation medal. At the same time, he was accepted at the Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C. for a fellowship in gastroenterology, which he completed in 1991. 

An expert in his field, he is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Serving as President of the Tampa Bay Latin American Medical Society, Dr. Rosario is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the Florida Gastrointestinal Society.

Licensed to practice medicine in Florida, he is affiliated with Tampa Community Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital – Tampa, Florida Hospital Carrollwood, Tampa Bay Endoscopy Center, BayCare Surgery Center (Trinity), and Medical Center of Trinity.

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

Outside of the office, Dr. Rosario enjoys golfing, traveling with his family, and watching the History Channel. Since 1981, he has been married to his wife, Yolanda, with whom he has a daughter.

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