Anthony Michael Gonzalez
MD, FACS, FASMBS
Medicine
Surgery, Bariatric Surgery
Miami, Florida, United States
Medical Director, Associate Professor, Program Director, Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Anthony M. Gonzalez was born and raised in South Florida. He graduated from the University Of Miami School Of Medicine and went on to continue his surgical training at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Medical Center where he was appointed Chief Resident. Dr. Anthony M. Gonzalez is a board-certified general surgeon with an interest in general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and bariatric surgery. He has been involved in the care of bariatric patients since 1994. Dr. Gonzalez is the Chief of Surgery at Baptist Hospital of Miami, after serving as Vice Chief of Surgery for 4 years. He is the Chairman of the Medical-Surgical Performance Improvement Collaborative at Baptist Hospital.
His leadership has led to the reduction of Surgical Site Infections and Surgical errors at this facility. Dr. Gonzalez also serves as the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at South Miami Hospital. Dr. Gonzalez is a member of multiple professional societies including the American Society of Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Anthony M. Gonzalez's reputation has motivated surgeons from all over Central and South America to travel to south Florida to glean from his specialization in Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery. When doctors are unable to travel from afar or when a multitude of physicians and surgeons must be reached, he televises his surgeries “live” to the society meetings. Dr. Gonzalez has also continued his affiliation with the University of Miami as a voluntary assistant professor of surgery.
