Rafael Martinez, MD

Dr. Rafael Martinez has joined CenterWell as a general practice physician. Dr. Martinez completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Universidad Central Del Caribe, which is affiliated with the Hospital Universitario Dr. Ramon Ruiz Arnau in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Dr. Martinez earned his medical degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in the Dominican Republic after obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Florida International University. His academic appointments include Florida Career College, honored as Best Instructor of the Year by future medical assistants and patient care technicians. Before joining CenterWell in 2023, Dr. Martinez provided primary care with Primary Physicians of Florida Clinic in St. Cloud and volunteered at the Osceola Council on Aging serving the uninsured and indigent in Kissimmee. After the completion of his residency, he began working in the emergency room of Hospital Universitario Dr. Ramon Ruiz Arnau, the regional hospital of the city of Bayamon, P.R. His dedication to seniors well-being, his passion for brain health, diabetes management, and exercise, and his belief that listening to his patients can help enhance their quality of life resonate with CenterWells values. Dr. Martinez chose medicine to help others and serve his community. In his free time, he cherishes family time and enjoys movies and the outdoors.