Gabriel Suarez, M.D., MBA, Joins Baptist Health Medical Group

MIAMI, FL – October 15, 2018 — Family medicine physician Gabriel Suarez, M.D., MBA, has joined Baptist Health Medical Group, a network of primary care doctors and specialists who provide high-quality medical care to patients of all ages, as part of Baptist Health Primary Care. Dr. Suarez specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of health issues, including simple and complex health conditions, chronic disease management, minor emergencies, urgent care and the coordination of specialty care. He also focuses on wellness and prevention to help patients prevent disease, decrease disability and maintain good health. Dr. Suarez is affiliated with West Kendall Baptist Hospital and will see patients at Baptist Health Medical Group Family Medicine Center, located at 15955 SW 96 Street, Suite 200, in Miami. Patients visiting the center experience minimal wait times, same-day appointments and easy access to lab services, annual check-ups and flu shots and vaccines.

“Dr. Suarez will focus on wellness and prevention and provide the community with continuity of care — an essential component of safe, effective and high-quality medical care,” said Bernie Fernandez Jr., M.D., CEO of Baptist Health Medical Group. “His medical expertise and dedication to patient-centered care will ensure patients achieve the best outcomes.” He will also be involved with the Family Medicine Residency program at West Kendall Baptist Hospital.

Dr. Suarez earned his medical degree at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami, Fla. He completed a residency in family medicine at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, where he served as chief resident. He also earned a Master of Business Administration degree in Healthcare Management from Florida International University. He has received numerous awards for his academic and clinical excellence. Dr. Suarez conducts research in family medicine and his findings have been published in peer-reviewed medical journals.

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About Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Medical Group, a network of primary care doctors and specialists who provide high quality medical care to patients of all ages, is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with ten hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 40 physician practices, 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence spanning across Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has approximately 18,500 employees and more than 3,000 affiliated physicians. Baptist Health South Florida has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/newsroom and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.