Darisel Ventura Rodriguez, MD

Hometown: Bonao, Dominican Republic

Medical School: Nova Southeastern University (NSU MD)

Additional Advanced Degree: Master in Medical Science

Surgical/Research Interest: Trauma/Pediatrics/Global Surgery| QI and Patient Safety Research

Well-Being Interests: Tennis, Running, Art galleries

My Favorite Place/Thing in New Orleans: I love the art galleries around NOLA. A walk around the French Quarter can lead to discovering hidden gems. There is also live music almost everywhere, and it is so easy to strike up a conversation with strangers, which is heartwarming.