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Dr. Baez Gonzalez

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.

Credentials:  MD
Education & Training
   Residency:    Hospital General Universitario Vladimir Ilich Lenin in Holguin
    Medical School:    Superior Institute of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba
    Fellowships:    Hospital General Universitario Vladimir Ilich Lenin, MD Anderson Cancer Center


Patient Reviews

  • "Love Dr Baez he is so understanding about all my needs and he has a good ear for listening"
      from Gail 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-23)
  • "Dr Baez was kind, attentive, and helpful"
      from Jackson 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-13)
  • "My Visit with Dr Baez is always a well welcomed experience. His concern with his patients are always highly important, he takes pride in providing excellent care and helping his patients feel better. I would comfortable recommending Dr Baez."
      from Jose 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-09)
  • "I met Dr. Baez during one of the most difficult periods of my life, when I was dealing with intense pain that brought on both emotional distress and a great deal of anxiety. Meeting such a deeply compassionate, insightful, and skilled doctor—who is also an extraordinary human being—couldn’t have come at a better time. He has a rare ability to see what others (and you) might miss, in order to help you get better. I feel incredibly fortunate and so much stronger now, and I truly can’t imagine where I’d be without his support and expertise. Thank you, Dr. Baez!"
      from CinDee 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-03)
  • "Dr. Baez is very caring , compassionate and very flexible. He really takes care of me and always listen to my ordeal and help me to find a solution. Thank you Dr Baez. I do appreciate your help."
      from Eugine 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-01)
  • "The facility is clean and comfortable. Dr. Baez is outstanding; his level of care and expertise is remarkable. He genuinely listens, shows compassion, prescribes the appropriate medication, and seeks solutions to your health concerns. His bedside manner is exceptional. I highly recommend him—he is by far the best pain management doctor I’ve encountered, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my pain management. I would rate him a perfect 10 out of 10."
      from May 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-23)
  • "Thank you for your follow up. I’m doing pretty Decentweek sometime. I probably need to exercise. Feel a little drain from time to time but I think I’m gonna get through this. Thank you very much for your help."
      from allen 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-18)
  • "Super good👌 good dr professional in l like in l happy went my dr thank😊"
      from Regla 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-17)
  • "My doctors are the best. I thank them for everything they do for me in their advice they give thank you so much. Y’all are the best."
      from Bryant 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-12)
  • "I had a wonderful experience with my remote session with Dr Baez Gonzalez. I found him to be knowledgeable, compassionate, very helpful and caring and forthcoming. He helped me realize something I had not thought about and gave me positive feedback. I am very happy and grateful to him for helping me navigate my difficult journey. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs Palliative Care. He will help to bring out the best in you, no matter what the circumstances of your situation may be. Thank you 🙏 🙏"
      from Martha 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-03)