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title: "Dr. Michael Rodriguez, MD, PhD | Dexascans.com"
description: "Dr. Michael Rodriguez, MD, PhD, is the Chief Clinical Officer at Dexascans.com with 12+ years of experience in body composition and preventive health."
image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-image.jpg"
url: "https://www.dexascans.com/author/dr-michael-rodriguez"
---

[Dexascan](/) › Dr. Michael Rodriguez

![Dr. Michael Rodriguez](/images/Male_doctor_headshot_af426310.png)

# Dr. Michael Rodriguez

MD, PhD Chief Clinical Officer

Dr. Michael Rodriguez holds dual degrees in medicine and metabolic research, bringing a uniquely rigorous scientific perspective to body composition analysis. With 12 years of combined clinical and research experience, he leads the clinical research initiatives at Dexascans.com and serves as the primary author of the company's clinical content. Dr. Rodriguez completed his MD and PhD at Stanford University School of Medicine, where his doctoral research focused on the relationship between visceral adipose tissue and insulin resistance. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed papers and is a frequent speaker at endocrinology and metabolic health conferences.

12+ Years Experience

## Expertise & Credentials

-   Metabolic health and visceral fat research
-   Clinical research methodology and study design
-   Endocrinology and insulin resistance
-   Body composition measurement technology and validation
-   Evidence-based weight management protocols

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