Supportive & Palliative Care
Joannis Baez Gonzalez, MD, is a highly experienced Palliative Medicine Physician dedicated to providing compassionate care to patients facing complex medical conditions. With over two decades of practice, Dr. Baez Gonzalez is a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine, recognized for his exceptional medical expertise.
Dr. Baez Gonzalez earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at the Superior Institute of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba. He completed a Family Medicine Residency and an Intensive Care Medicine and Emergencies Fellowship at the Hospital General Universitario Vladimir Ilich Lenin in Holguin, Cuba.
Dr. Baez Gonzalez then completed an Internal Medicine Internship in Puerto Rico and an Internal Medicine Residency in New York, followed by a Palliative Care Medicine Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he served as an Assistant Professor of Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Baez Gonzalez's expertise extends to research, with numerous publications focused on existential-emotional distress and pain management. He has also shared his knowledge through various internal and national lectures on these topics.
Dr. Baez Gonzalez is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Patient Reviews
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"Dr. Gonzalez was wonderful to work with. He was patient with my questions and concerns. His positive personality made me hopeful I will be able to get through this challenging time in my life."
from Fern 5.0 Stars - (2024-10-10) -
"Dr Baez Gonzalez and Dr Elrafei are both amazing doctors in their professional fields
They are very knowledgeable and caring about their patients. They do their best to help us in all areas of our lives pertaining to the circumstances we’re facing. Thanks to both doctors and the wonderful nurses and staff we can be confident that the care we are receiving will make a difference in our healing process and bring us closer together as we grow stronger"
from Lizette 5.0 Stars - (2024-10-09) -
"Wonderful Doctor.."
from Maryann 5.0 Stars - (2024-10-09) -
"The whole staff including the doctors are so pleasant they make you feel so comfortable"
from Yanick 4.0 Stars - (2024-10-05) -
"Dr Joannis is very professional and personable, he made me feel at ease and patiently answered all my questions!!"
from Bertram 5.0 Stars - (2024-10-03) -
"Dr. Baez Gonzalez is an exceptional doctor. His knowledge and expertise are only trumped by his empathy and caring."
from Scott 5.0 Stars - (2024-10-02) -
"Always a great experience, afterwards I am relaxed and feeling confident. The last thing Dr. Baez Gonzalez says to me is if you need me don't hesitate to call me. It's a good feeling knowing someone has my back. Bella Tufano"
from Thomas 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-27) -
"(Translated by Google) Thank you doctor for everything you have done for our family, especially my husband, I recommend everyone to join this doctor family.
(Original)
Gracias doctor por todo lo que usted hachecho por nuestra familia en especial a mi esposo recomiendo a todos a unirse a esta familia de doctor"
from Pedro 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-10) -
"I love the way how Dr. Gonzalez is attentive to the needs of his patients. I am pleased with his service."
from Sharon 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-05) -
"Pain management is vital to one’s health care needs when it comes to Cancer."
from Joan 5.0 Stars - (2024-08-27)