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Marlyanne Pol-Rodriguez, MD, FAAD
General dermatologist
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dermatology
Bio:
Bio Marlyanne Pol-Rodriguez, M.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Attending and Residency Site Director at the Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center. Her interests include general medical dermatology, minor skin surgery, treatment of hyperhidrosis and the interface of EMR technology and medical practice.
- 450 Broadway Street
- Pavilion B, 4th Floor
- Redwood City , CA 94063
- Phone: 650-723-6316
Practice Areas
- Acne Rosacea
- Cysts, Lipomas, and Moles
- Eczema and Rashes
- Excessive Sweating
- Hair and Nail problems
- Hidradenitis
- Pre-Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Warts
Professional Education
- Medical Education: Yale School Of Medicine (2002) CT
- Residency: Columbia University Medical Center Dept of Dermatology (2006) NY
- Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology (2006)
- Internship: Hospital of Saint Raphael (2003) CT
Administrative Appointments
- Residency Site Director, SHC outpatient center, Redwood City (2012 - Present)
Publications
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Soft papules and nodules on the buttock.
Pol-Rodriguez, M. M., Nord, K. M., & Engler, D. E. (2007). Soft papules and nodules on the buttock. Archives of Dermatology, 143(12), 1583–1588. -
Peripheral T-cell lymphoma with erysipelaslike spread
Blanco, F. P., Pol-Rodriguez, M. M., Husain, S., & Grossman, M. E. (2008). Peripheral T-cell lymphoma with erysipelaslike spread. CUTIS, 81(1), 33–36. -
Uremic frost in a critically ill patient
Pol-Rodriguez, M. M., Wanner, M., Bhat, P., & Grossman, M. E. (2008). Uremic frost in a critically ill patient. KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL, 73(6), 790–790. -
Acquired ichthyosis as a manifestation of acute cutaneous graft-versus-host disease
Huang, J., Pol-Rodriguez, M., Silvers, D., & Garzon, M. C. (2007). Acquired ichthyosis as a manifestation of acute cutaneous graft-versus-host disease. PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY, 24(1), 49–52.
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Persistent erythema multiforme and CMV infection.
Wanner, M., Pol-Rodriguez, M., Hinds, G., Hutt, C., Husain, S., & Grossman, M. E. (2007). Persistent erythema multiforme and CMV infection. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology , 6(3), 333–336.
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Extranodal nasal-type natural killer T-cell lymphoma in an adolescent from Bangladesh.
Pol-Rodriguez, M. M., Fox, L. P., Sulis, M. L., Miller, I. J., & Garzon, M. C. (2006). Extranodal nasal-type natural killer T-cell lymphoma in an adolescent from Bangladesh. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 54(5), S192–7.
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Netherton syndrome with extensive skin peeling and failure to thrive due to a homozygous frameshift mutation in SPINK5
Geyer, A. S., Ratajczak, P., Pol-Rodriguez, M. P., Millar, W. S., Garzon, M., & Richard, G. (2005). Netherton syndrome with extensive skin peeling and failure to thrive due to a homozygous frameshift mutation in SPINK5. DERMATOLOGY, 210(4), 308–314.
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Retiform purpura
Pol-Rodriguez, M. M., Crane, S., Feinberg, D. L., Glusac, E. J., & Bolognia, J. L. (2003). Retiform purpura. ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY, 139(6), 803-?
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Mildly pruritic violaceous papules on the dorsum of the left hand.
CHU, J. N., Brown, R. A., Kim, J., & Pol-Rodriguez, M. M. (2015). Mildly pruritic violaceous papules on the dorsum of the left hand. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 40(5), 580–82.
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Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Dec 2020
Dr. Pol Rodriguez was very friendly, thorough in her check of my skin, and very good at explaining things to me. She also asked permission to tape the visit, which I appreciated. She's excellent.
SHC Patient, Dec 2020
Great team!
SHC Patient, Nov 2020
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez continues to provide expert care to me. The change in medicine as a result of our latest virtual visit appears to work.
SHC Patient, Nov 2020
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez was wonderful. Very kind. Attentive and takes her time to explain/answer questions. She made me feel heard/understood and I am confident that she is making the best treatment for my condition. Great "bed-side" manner.
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
We are always taken outstanding care.
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is very courteous and through. She is the best dermatologist I have ever had!!
SHC Patient, Jul 2020
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is so professional and caring. I really appreciate her gentle approach and careful listening to my skin issues.
SHC Patient, Jun 2020
The doctor was very considerate and chew on communication. She helped my nerves go down by a great deal.
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
I enjoyed the interaction with Dr Pol- Rodriguez. She did not talk down to me.
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
Pol-Rodriguez, Marlyanne M. MD is an angel. She is very friendly & kid - good personality and good educated and in my opinion. The best in Stanford University.
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
Drs. were very helpful & had good info to give me.
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
I have recommended Dr. Pol Rod to others before!
SHC Patient, Mar 2020
she was great! listened to and cared about all my concerns and didn't make me feel rushed.
SHC Patient, Feb 2020
We are very satisfied with the care we received.
SHC Patient, Jan 2020
I have been seeing Dr. Pol-Rodriguez for a couple of years. She certainly is knowledgeable and I like her as a person.
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is patient and amazing. Thank you for your care!
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
The doctor was friendly but professional, tried to distract me while she was administering the painkiller to take a biopsy, answered all my questions and even anticipated some. She introduced the two people with her. I had a very warm experience and the biopsy results came back the next day with a detailed explanation (more detailed than I could understand actually about the growth removed, but the important part - benign and didn't need to do anything - was clear and reiterated what the doctor told me. I'd recommend Dr. Pol-Rodriguez enthusiastically!
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
I have recommended this provider to others
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is among the best, most caring and helpful doctors I have seen.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Dr Pol Rodriguez went above and beyond the call of duty, came in on the day she is usually not in the clinic even though she was feeling sick. I really appreciated her being there for me and getting the results to me very quickly after the fact. Thank you Dr. Pol Rodriguez
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Dr. Poll-Rodr?guez is excellent and I guess worth the wait. She also got my insurance to cover a very expensive medicine very quickly, which I really appreciate.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
Very Good
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
I would and have recommended Dr Pol-Rodriguez to anyone needing a dermatologist
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Doctor Rodriguez always explaining & her assistant the same, always attentive & explains well.
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Good.
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez showed concerned about my health issue and gave me hope that she could treat my condition. Which I have had since childhood.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is an excellent, thorough and caring physician. She has taken excellent care of me since we first met her.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Good two way communication
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez and her staff were attentive, thorough and caring
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez was wonderful! Very easy to talk to and she made sure I had time to ask all my questions.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Dr. Polrodrigus is a very patient,, caring, and thorough dr.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is such a nice person! Given this visit was about a sudden change in my skin condition, Dr. Pol-Rodriguez and her staff went out of their way to get me into her office as soon as possible. As always, Dr. Pol-Rodriguez was extremely thorough in her examination of my skin: she looked at things on my skin that were not part of why I scheduled my visit to make sure everything was OK and, in fact, found things I didn't even notice (Dr. Pol-Rodriguez has eagle eyes!). Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is exceedingly good! I feel very fortunate to have her as my dermatologist!
SHC Patient, May 2019
Like I said earlier, I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Pol-Rodriguez. Even though my concerns were not high priority, she made me feel like I was a priority as a patient, and that really touched me.
SHC Patient, May 2019
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is the best dermatologist I have ever been to!
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr Pol was incredibly kind, informative, and effective. She has clearly spent a lot of time and energy optimizing her workflow, as she was able to be 100% attentive to me while her nurse scribed in the background. She adapted to my medical background and effortlessly explained relevant concepts in pathophysiology and pharmacology while still communicating in a warm and personable manner. One of the best physicians I've had!
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Doctor was great.
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. Pol-R. was awesome as usual!
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
Good
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
a good & informative experience.
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is very thorough and professional.
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
It turned out there was no issue with my skin but the care provider took enough time to address questions in a very friendly way - excellent job!
SHC Patient, Sep 2018
Could not be better.
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
Exemplary & freindly
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez was fabulous. I was very happy with the care I received.
SHC Patient, May 2018
The doctor Marlyanne and medical student Leandra were professional, patient, informative, fast and extremely polite. I felt confident I was in good hands and Stanford was the right choice.
SHC Patient, Apr 2018
Great doctor!!!
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
I know all 5's looks mindless and unthinking but Dr. Pol Rodrigus is truly worthy of high ratings in her work. She is knowledgeable, caring and thorough, she is the best.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
Wonderful experience & very friendly
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
Dr Pol-Rodriguez is a great knowledgeable doctor.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
Dr. Pol-R. is super, very thorough. I have complete confidence in her.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
First time seeing this dr. but will request her in future.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
Doctor could have listened more and talked less. Jumped into describing a treatment that I was not interested in pursuing at all (Accutane).
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
She was most concerned about her student. Not about patient.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
I have the untomost confidence in Dr. Pol-Rodriguez' ability & judgement. She is thorough in everything she has done for me over the last 4-5 yrs.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
I am always ever so grateful for the care and concern shown by Dr. James. Her assistant Doctor also are very professional and very helpful. Thank you very much for all the staff at the Stanford
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Understood that I was in agony, didn't waste time on the unnecessary doddling, & sprung into action to remedy the problem immediately.
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is extremely good! I really enjoy interacting with her!
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
fantastic.
SHC Patient, Sep 2017
Doctor was great.
SHC Patient, Sep 2017
Dr. Marlyanne Pol-Rodriguez was extremely courteous, professional and caring. She made my first visit at Stanford very comfortable,satisfactory and won my confidence. I am very thankful to the doc for her exemplary patient care and expertise in diagnosing and providing treatment options with data driven explanation. Great job and thank you so much!
SHC Patient, Sep 2017
My only comment is that although my visits are short and timely, sometimes they do feel rushed. They feel as if they are trying to get through as many people as possible rather than slowing down and taking you into consideration when meeting with you.
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
very good
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez appears to have correctly and accurately diagnosed my medical condition, after I had consulted at least four other physicians to no avail. I had suffered from the condition for approximately 8 months before Dr. Pol-Rodriguez figured it out. I can't thank her enough. she is a great asset to Stanford Health Care.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
dermatologist was INCREDIBLE! Kind, knowledgeable and assuring.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
Very Good
SHC Patient, May 2017
excellent doctor.
SHC Patient, May 2017
Ive seen dr Pol-Rodriquez twice now and am very happy and confident in her expertise and suggestions for treatment with have helped me solve my health issue almost completely.
SHC Patient, May 2017
Dr Pol-Rodriguez is excellent--thorough and thoughtful
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
She was accompanied by an intern Dr. Wong. Both of them were great!
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
dr Pol-Rodriguez was phenomenal in her skill and her method and manner of patient interaction. Model bedside manner. Such excellence that any med student, Derm or otherwise would do well to learn from her and adopt her style. Astounding.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Fair.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
First visit with this provider. I usually see Dr. Badger - but, that is weeks out for an appointment with her.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
I felt rushed since she was already late to my appointment that I didn't ask additional questions.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
the providers/physicians are great always!
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
They were excellent loved them all.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
I liked that the doctor referred me to the head of the department for a more difficult surgery.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
I feel very confident in Dr. Pol-Rodriguez and her understanding of my case.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Everyone has been great, I feel very fortunate to have their help!
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Thank you.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
"I like Dr. Pol-Rodriguez very much." My grandmother said, "Thank you!"
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Took time to answer some specific questions I had about sunscreen application.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
I had been to so many other doctor's and clinics, and they did not give me the care that the fellows/doctors have given me. I have confidence that they will be able to correct my issues
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
The dr. & resident spent a good amount of time figuring out a workable solution.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
I worked with both a resident, Dr. Shaub (I may have misspelled her name) and Dr. Pol-Rodriquez. Both were outstanding.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
She is amazing. Stitches were perfect. Her availability for questions is impressive.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
the appointment was very rushed and I received information from the doctor that I already knew. I was expecting to receive more information and recommended treatment options.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
I visited Dr. Pol-Rodriguez for removal of skin lesions. I specifically pointed out almost all (except for one) of the lesions that I wanted removed. She forgot 3 of them, all of which were clearly visible right after my appointment. This has resulted in me having to schedule yet another appointment to get the rest removed when they could have been taken care of once if it was done thoroughly.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
I am confidant that she is "right up" on my problems. I have been seeing her for several months now, and one problem has been improving. A new problem has presented itself, but she is treating that skin problem. No bad experience here.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Have already recommended doctor to friend. SHe is the 4th doctor I have before a satisfactory one.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is very thorough, professional & very friendly and kind.
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
Already recommended her to a friend. I appreciated that she took time to explain my options and HOW my medicine would work.
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
I have had a long history of skin problems and cancer. Dr. Rodriguez has made me feel that I am in the best hands possible for these issues. She is VERY thorough in her exams and when she gives me a "clean bill of health", I believe it and am tremendously relieved!
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
Dr. was very thorough and professional, and made me feel comfortable. It was a positive experience and I would go back to see her.
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
the best!
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Dr Pol-Rodriguez is personable, includes me in care decisions, and demonstrates an excellent level of skill. I trust her completely and also enjoy my interactions with her.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Dr. Marlyann Pol Rodrigus is an excellent physician, personable, knowledgeable and understanding. We have recommended her to others.
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
We loved the idea that she spoke spanish since my husband is more fluent in spanish vs, english.
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
Have full faith that this provider is going to help me overcome this medical problem.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is an excellent over all doctor. Her knowledgeable, care, follow through explanations & personality are all excellent. I only wish more doctors were like her.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Good.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Single worst experience with a doctor I've ever had in my life. Will not ever return to Stanford for dermatology. Brusque, condescending, had an attitude that indicated she'd rather be anywhere than in the room. Reflects poorly on Stanford. Have not had this experience with other Stanford providers.
SHC Patient, May 2015
I definitely feel cared for.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is a wonderful dr. She's super nice and explains everything.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Good.
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
If I lived closer this would be the place I got my medical care.
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
Unfortunately, 2 spots on face were overlooked and it became necessary to come in again to complete treatment.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
My first experience w/Dr. Pol-Rodriguez was excellent!
SHC Patient, Feb 2014
Provider intervened on my behalf with Medicare (D) after refusal to cover IMIQUIMOD prescription to get approval.
SHC Patient, Dec 2020
Dr. Pol Rodriguez was very friendly, thorough in her check of my skin, and very good at explaining things to me. She also asked permission to tape the visit, which I appreciated. She's excellent.
SHC Patient, Dec 2020
Great team!
SHC Patient, Nov 2020
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez continues to provide expert care to me. The change in medicine as a result of our latest virtual visit appears to work.
SHC Patient, Nov 2020
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez was wonderful. Very kind. Attentive and takes her time to explain/answer questions. She made me feel heard/understood and I am confident that she is making the best treatment for my condition. Great "bed-side" manner.
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
We are always taken outstanding care.
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is very courteous and through. She is the best dermatologist I have ever had!!
SHC Patient, Jul 2020
Dr. Pol-Rodriguez is so professional and caring. I really appreciate her gentle approach and careful listening to my skin issues.
SHC Patient, Jun 2020
The doctor was very considerate and chew on communication. She helped my nerves go down by a great deal.
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
I enjoyed the interaction with Dr Pol- Rodriguez. She did not talk down to me.
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
Pol-Rodriguez, Marlyanne M. MD is an angel. She is very friendly & kid - good personality and good educated and in my opinion. The best in Stanford University.
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
Drs. were very helpful & had good info to give me.
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
I have recommended Dr. Pol Rod to others before!
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