Rafael Santiago-Aponte M.D.
Emergency Physician
400 HEALTH PARK BLVD ST AUGUSTINE FL, 32086About
Rafael Santiago-Aponte, MD, FAAEM, is the assistant medical director at Northside Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. Dr. Santiago-Aponte has over 26 years of experience in emergency medicine. He was educated at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine and went on to complete an internship at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. Dr. Santiago-Aponte is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and remains an active member of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine.
Education and Training
MD at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
- Never giving up
Hobbies / Sports
- Hockey, Chess, Football
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