Vascular Disease Can Start Young: Know the Risks and Symptoms

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.

Young Lee, M.D., is a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. She provides comprehensive, cutting-edge care using modern approaches to treat vascular diseases. She excels in both advanced endovascular techniques and open surgical interventions to optimize patient outcomes.

Dr. Lee is highly skilled in both transcarotid artery revascularization and carotid endarterectomy to treat carotid disease, offering advanced solutions for stroke prevention and treatment. She has a keen interest in aortic conditions, employing innovative approaches to treat aneurysms, dissections and other aortic disorders with precision. Dedicated to limb salvage, Dr. Lee employs innovative strategies to preserve a patient’s function and quality of life. She specializes in dialysis access creation and maintenance, providing essential care for patients with renal failure. To treat varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency and other venous diseases, Dr. Lee offers state-of-the-art treatments such as ablation and sclerotherapy.

Dr. Lee is certified by the American Board of Surgery in general surgery and vascular surgery and by the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation.

Dr. Lee has published her work in medical journals and presented at vascular surgery meetings. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Vascular Surgery and several other professional organizations.

Dr. Lee earned her medical degree at Saint George’s University School of Medicine in True Blue, Grenada, graduating summa cum laude. She completed a general surgery internship and residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York City. She continued her training completing a vascular and endovascular surgery fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.

Since Dr. Lee grew up with exposure to diverse cultures in South Korea and the United States, she is particularly passionate about delivering patient-centered care through multidisciplinary approaches to patients from all backgrounds.

Dr. Lee is fluent in English and Korean. When she is not treating patients, she spends time with her family and enjoys exploring Miami with her son and daughter. She also loves to travel, experience new adventures and try new cuisine.