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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

  • "I am highly impressed with my doctors employees they make me feel at peace. They are my saviors"
      from daisy 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-07)
  • "Dr. Baez is kind, compassionate, professional and is truly concerned about his patients. He understands your concerns and is so reassuring. I'm grateful to have him on my team!"
      from Linda 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-05)
  • "As always, Dr Baez is authentic and kind. He is knowledgeable and will spend as much time is needed to get a thorough understanding of my problems. He has a profound insight into pain and the way it can control one’s life. He always leaves me with the feeling of being seen….he is doing God’s work."
      from Georgina 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-26)
  • "Friendly, knowledgeable and take time to listen to you and help you understand your situation."
      from Michael 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-20)
  • "Very good service"
      from Terry 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-13)
  • "Dr Gonzalez was exceptional he knew right away what my symptoms and how to take care of them thank you doc"
      from Todd 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-06)
  • "Dr Baez is a great doctor & actually cares about the patients. He takes his time and is definitely not in a rush. You can tell when someone is sincere which he definitely is. Highly recommend Dr. Baez"
      from Mike 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-05)
  • "Dr Joannis Listens to u !! Is extremely Caring Shows Compassionate And always gives u choices how to proceed with pros &. Cons . A pleasure to be with in tough times . And is always available to answer your calls with concerns. So glad I had the luck and wisdom of my oncologist (Miss Awesome ) Dr Helen Shum to bring him into help in my time of need. NY B&C center a cut above the rest !! Thanks for everything all of the Staff Does, never had a bad day in their office. Sincerely, Lawrence Brady ,"
      from Lawrence 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-30)
  • "Dr. Baez Gonzales is a good listener and very professional and friendly."
      from Glondy 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-15)
  • "I love all my Doctors in the office and the staff is so warm and caring for all the patients. I'm happy to be a big part of this team of Doctors and nurses and medical Assistant they are wonderful ❤️ 😊 I appreciate all of them❤️"
      from Lillian 5.0 Stars - (2024-12-31)