{"id":652,"date":"2024-04-04T16:45:15","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T16:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demosites.royal-elementor-addons.com\/travel-v3\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-05-30T18:14:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T18:14:33","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/larutadeldrroque.com\/es\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"SOBRE M\u00cd"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"652\" class=\"elementor elementor-652\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e2d904 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0e2d904\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baf19eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"baf19eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who is Dr. Roque<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae8e94b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae8e94b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr.\u00a0F\u00e9lix E. Roque\u00a0is a physician and military officer whose distinguished career combines a deep commitment to his country with a lifelong dedication to relieving human suffering. Born in Las Villas, Cuba, on November 20, 1956, he emigrated to the United States, where he has devoted more than three decades to medicine and military service, achieving the rank of\u00a0Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Corps (USAR).<\/p><p>His life\u2019s work reflects discipline, leadership, and compassion \u2014 hallmarks of both a healer and a soldier.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b85ed20 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b85ed20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-wpr-sticky-section=\"yes\" data-wpr-position-type=\"sticky\" data-wpr-position-offset=\"0\" data-wpr-position-location=\"top\" data-wpr-sticky-devices=\"desktop_sticky\" data-wpr-custom-breakpoints=\"\" 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wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9664d5c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cfcad9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7cfcad9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Dr. Roque<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecabe99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ecabe99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Academic and Professional Background<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ebb5c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ebb5c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Roque began his education at the\u00a0New York Military Academy, where he developed his sense of duty and leadership. He went on to attend\u00a0Norwich University\u00a0in Vermont, earning dual degrees in\u00a0Biology\u00a0and\u00a0Spanish. His passion for medicine led him to complete his\u00a0Doctor of Medicine\u00a0degree at\u00a0Universidad Central del Este\u00a0in the Dominican Republic.<\/p><p>He completed his\u00a0Internship in Internal Medicine\u00a0at\u00a0Saint Luke\u2019s-Roosevelt Hospital\u00a0in New York, followed by a\u00a0Residency in Anesthesiology\u00a0and a\u00a0Fellowship in Pain Management\u00a0at the\u00a0Mount Sinai Medical Center, one of the nation\u2019s leading medical institutions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-455b279 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"455b279\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Military Career<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96958f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96958f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Roque began his military service in 1976, completing both Basic and Advanced Individual Training as a medical specialist. Over a span of 34 years, he has served in key leadership and clinical roles \u2014 from\u00a0Platoon Sergeant\u00a0to\u00a0Hospital Commander\u2014 demonstrating unwavering dedication to the health and welfare of soldiers and communities in need.<\/p><p>Notable assignments include:<\/p><ul><li>Medical Procurement Officer,\u00a0Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG), Falls Church, Virginia<\/li><li>Commander,\u00a04215th U.S. Army Hospital, Richmond, Virginia<\/li><li>Executive Officer,\u00a07202 IMSU, Richmond, Virginia.<\/li><\/ul><p>His service has been recognized with numerous military honors, including the\u00a0Meritorious Service Medal,\u00a0Army Commendation Medal,\u00a0Army Achievement Medal (x3),\u00a0Humanitarian Service Medal, and the\u00a0Expert Field Medical Badge, a mark of excellence in battlefield medicine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fad91e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3fad91e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Medical Practice and Civilian Contributions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f383603 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f383603\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In civilian life, Dr. Roque is a respected leader in the field of pain management. He serves as\u00a0President of the Pain Relief Center, P.A., in\u00a0West New York, New Jersey, and\u00a0Director of the Pain Management Center at Saint Mary\u2019s Hospital, in\u00a0Passaic, New Jersey.<\/p><p>His medical practice focuses on advanced interventional pain procedures, including:<\/p><ul><li>Spinal cord stimulation<\/li><li>Selective nerve root blocks<\/li><li>Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty<\/li><li>Radiofrequency ablation<\/li><li>Minimally invasive spinal pain treatments<\/li><\/ul><p>Dr. Roque has received advanced training at renowned institutions such as\u00a0Heartland Spine &amp; Specialty Hospital\u00a0(Kansas) and\u00a0Stryker Interventional Pain\u00a0(Tennessee and Ohio), solidifying his reputation as a leading expert in spinal and interventional pain procedures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d121986 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d121986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Public Recognition and Media Involvement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86217ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86217ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Roque\u2019s expertise and community leadership have been featured on major media outlets such as\u00a0CNN en Espa\u00f1ol,\u00a0Telemundo, and\u00a0Univision, New York Time, where he has discussed topics related to public health, pain management, and military service.<\/p><p>He is also an active community advocate in New Jersey, promoting health awareness and wellness initiatives that serve local residents.<\/p><p>He is a member of several distinguished professional organizations, including:<\/p><ul><li>American Academy of Pain Management<\/li><li>American Academy of Interventional Pain Physicians<\/li><li>International Spine Intervention Society (ISIS)<\/li><li>U.S. Army Reserves Association (Life Member)<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><div>He also organized and led the \u201cCacerolazo por la Libertad de Cuba\u201d in New York City, a major peaceful demonstration held in front of the Cuban Mission to the United Nations. The event brought together members of the Cuban community, Latin American leaders, and advocates for democracy to stand united against oppression and in support of freedom, dignity, and human rights for the Cuban people.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>The \u201cCacerolazo por la Libertad de Cuba\u201d became a powerful symbol of unity and international solidarity, promoting a message of hope for a free Cuba while reaffirming the exile community\u2019s commitment to democratic values and the defense of human rights.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceb8781 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ceb8781\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Legacy and Values<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3cfe9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3cfe9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Throughout his career, Dr. F\u00e9lix E. Roque has embodied the values of\u00a0honor, service, and compassion. His professional journey represents the powerful intersection of medicine and patriotic duty \u2014 serving both in hospitals and on the field with equal dedication.<\/p><p>His story continues to inspire future generations of physicians and soldiers, reminding us that true leadership is measured not only by achievements but by the positive impact one leaves on others.<\/p><p>Dr. F\u00e9lix E. 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Roque\u00a0is a physician and military officer whose distinguished career combines a deep commitment to his country with a lifelong dedication to relieving human suffering. Born in Las Villas, Cuba, on November 20, 1956, he emigrated to the United States, where he has devoted more than three decades to medicine and military service, achieving the rank of\u00a0Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Corps (USAR). His life\u2019s work reflects discipline, leadership, and compassion \u2014 hallmarks of both a healer and a soldier. About Dr. Roque Academic and Professional Background Dr. Roque began his education at the\u00a0New York Military Academy, where he developed his sense of duty and leadership. He went on to attend\u00a0Norwich University\u00a0in Vermont, earning dual degrees in\u00a0Biology\u00a0and\u00a0Spanish. His passion for medicine led him to complete his\u00a0Doctor of Medicine\u00a0degree at\u00a0Universidad Central del Este\u00a0in the Dominican Republic. He completed his\u00a0Internship in Internal Medicine\u00a0at\u00a0Saint Luke\u2019s-Roosevelt Hospital\u00a0in New York, followed by a\u00a0Residency in Anesthesiology\u00a0and a\u00a0Fellowship in Pain Management\u00a0at the\u00a0Mount Sinai Medical Center, one of the nation\u2019s leading medical institutions. Military Career Dr. Roque began his military service in 1976, completing both Basic and Advanced Individual Training as a medical specialist. Over a span of 34 years, he has served in key leadership and clinical roles \u2014 from\u00a0Platoon Sergeant\u00a0to\u00a0Hospital Commander\u2014 demonstrating unwavering dedication to the health and welfare of soldiers and communities in need. Notable assignments include: Medical Procurement Officer,\u00a0Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG), Falls Church, Virginia Commander,\u00a04215th U.S. Army Hospital, Richmond, Virginia Executive Officer,\u00a07202 IMSU, Richmond, Virginia. His service has been recognized with numerous military honors, including the\u00a0Meritorious Service Medal,\u00a0Army Commendation Medal,\u00a0Army Achievement Medal (x3),\u00a0Humanitarian Service Medal, and the\u00a0Expert Field Medical Badge, a mark of excellence in battlefield medicine. Medical Practice and Civilian Contributions In civilian life, Dr. Roque is a respected leader in the field of pain management. He serves as\u00a0President of the Pain Relief Center, P.A., in\u00a0West New York, New Jersey, and\u00a0Director of the Pain Management Center at Saint Mary\u2019s Hospital, in\u00a0Passaic, New Jersey. His medical practice focuses on advanced interventional pain procedures, including: Spinal cord stimulation Selective nerve root blocks Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty Radiofrequency ablation Minimally invasive spinal pain treatments Dr. Roque has received advanced training at renowned institutions such as\u00a0Heartland Spine &amp; Specialty Hospital\u00a0(Kansas) and\u00a0Stryker Interventional Pain\u00a0(Tennessee and Ohio), solidifying his reputation as a leading expert in spinal and interventional pain procedures. Public Recognition and Media Involvement Dr. Roque\u2019s expertise and community leadership have been featured on major media outlets such as\u00a0CNN en Espa\u00f1ol,\u00a0Telemundo, and\u00a0Univision, New York Time, where he has discussed topics related to public health, pain management, and military service. He is also an active community advocate in New Jersey, promoting health awareness and wellness initiatives that serve local residents. He is a member of several distinguished professional organizations, including: American Academy of Pain Management American Academy of Interventional Pain Physicians International Spine Intervention Society (ISIS) U.S. Army Reserves Association (Life Member) \u00a0He also organized and led the \u201cCacerolazo por la Libertad de Cuba\u201d in New York City, a major peaceful demonstration held in front of the Cuban Mission to the United Nations. The event brought together members of the Cuban community, Latin American leaders, and advocates for democracy to stand united against oppression and in support of freedom, dignity, and human rights for the Cuban people.\u00a0The \u201cCacerolazo por la Libertad de Cuba\u201d became a powerful symbol of unity and international solidarity, promoting a message of hope for a free Cuba while reaffirming the exile community\u2019s commitment to democratic values and the defense of human rights. Legacy and Values Throughout his career, Dr. F\u00e9lix E. Roque has embodied the values of\u00a0honor, service, and compassion. His professional journey represents the powerful intersection of medicine and patriotic duty \u2014 serving both in hospitals and on the field with equal dedication. His story continues to inspire future generations of physicians and soldiers, reminding us that true leadership is measured not only by achievements but by the positive impact one leaves on others. Dr. F\u00e9lix E. Roque, M.D.Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve Medical CorpsPresident,\u00a0Pain Relief Center, P.A.Director,\u00a0Pain Management Center \u2013 Saint Mary\u2019s Hospital Places he has visited Travel Map Throughout his journey, Dr. Roque has brought his work and commitment to different parts of the world. 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