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Anthony Gonzalez, M.D., FACS, FASMBS, is chief of surgery at Baptist Hospital of Miami and medical director of bariatric surgery at South Miami Hospital. He is also a member of Baptist Health Medical Group, an organization of more than 180 physicians in multiple specialties closely aligned with Baptist Health South Florida.

Dr. Gonzalez is a general surgeon with a specialty in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He has presented at national and international medical conferences on bariatric, abdominal, colon and robotic surgery. Dr. Gonzalez is founding program director of Baptist Health's MIS/Bariatric Surgery Fellowship. He has published in medical journals, including the official journal of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Hernia and the Journal of Obesity Surgery. Dr. Gonzalez is a senior member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Gonzalez is a graduate of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is an associate professor of surgery at Florida International University's Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and a voluntary assistant professor of surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Sanjeev Kumar Gulati, M.D., FACC, is the executive deputy director of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care and the system chief of cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Gulati specializes in advanced heart failure, heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support and complex cardiovascular disease management.

Dr. Gulati earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania after graduating summa cum laude from George Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He completed his internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, were he also completed fellowships in cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Dr. Gulati is board-certified in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.

Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Gulati served as chief of adult cardiology at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, part of Advocate Health. During his leadership tenure, he helped transform the cardiovascular program into a nationally recognized center for advanced cardiovascular care, overseeing the development of specialty programs in advanced heart failure, transplantation, ventricular assist devices, cardio-oncology and virtual cardiovascular care.

Grounded in a commitment to compassionate, patient-centric care, Dr. Gulati believes in a close collaboration among physicians, patients and families to deliver clinical excellence. He is dedicated to developing highly individualized treatment plans, empowering patients to navigate complex cardiovascular conditions through clinical education, collaborative advocacy and ongoing support.

Outside of work, Dr. Gulati enjoys exploring new cultural destinations, spending quality time with family and learning how to play golf.

Dr. Gulati is fluent in English. He sees patients at 8950 North Kendall Dr., Suite 507W, Miami, FL 33176.