Dr. Realba Rodriguez-Iglesias: Building Trust Through Cultural Understanding in the Bronx
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Dr. Realba Rodriguez-Iglesias, a proud member of MSSNY, exemplifies cultural awareness’s vital role in elevating patient care. As part of MSSNY’s Resilience in Practice series, Dr. Rodriguez-Iglesias shares how her cultural roots empower her to build deep, trusting relationships within the Bronx community she serves. Her empathetic, patient-first approach goes beyond clinical outcomes, fostering dignity, communication, and long-term healing.
Her story reminds us that shared lived experiences are a powerful tool in medicine. At MSSNY, we champion physicians like Dr. Rodriguez-Iglesias who transform care through human connection. Join the Minority Affairs Section and become part of a network that uplifts diverse voices and strengthens New York’s medical community.
