Stivaly Rodriguez Quezada, MD
Dr. Rodriguez Quezada is a dedicated pediatrician with three years of experience currently practicing at Bookbar Medical in Methuen, Massachusetts. Originally from the Dominican Republic, she earned her medical degree from Universidad Central del Este in 2015 before continuing her medical training in Puerto Rico, where she completed her residency at Hospital Episcopales San Lucas in Ponce in 2023. Since relocating to Massachusetts, Dr. Rodriguez has remained committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to children and families within her community.
Inspired by her role as the oldest of five siblings, Dr. Rodriguez developed a natural passion for helping and protecting others from a young age. That calling ultimately led her to pursue a career in medicine, where she found her true passion in pediatrics. She especially enjoys caring for toddlers and values the opportunity to support children during their early developmental years. Her warm, empathetic nature allows her to build strong relationships with both patients and parents, creating a comforting and supportive healthcare experience for families.
Dr. Rodriguez is especially passionate about serving Spanish-speaking families who often face language barriers and other hardships when seeking medical care. She embraces her cultural background in her practice and takes pride in providing culturally sensitive support to her patients. Known for her attentive and compassionate approach, she prioritizes listening carefully to families’ concerns before developing treatment plans. Looking ahead, Dr. Rodriguez hopes to eventually open her own practice, continuing her mission of delivering accessible, high-quality pediatric care to the communities that need it most.
• Universidad Central del Este - M.D., 2015
• Hospital Episcopales San Lucas - Residency, 2023
• MD
• None currently
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- General Pediatrics
- Toddler Care
- Spanish-Speaking Patients
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I love most about practicing medicine is being able to help and support patients and families who are in need. In my community, many families face significant challenges with language barriers and other hardships, and I find it incredibly rewarding to be present for them during these difficult times. I enjoy watching patients get well and seeing them go through their healing process. Being able to provide caring, supportive healthcare and serve as a resource for families who need extra support is what makes this work so meaningful to me. I particularly love working with children, especially toddlers, and being able to embrace my culture with my Spanish-speaking patients so they feel comfortable and understood.