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Dr. Alvaro Gomez graduated from University of Panama Faculty of Medicine in 1983 before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at Montreal General Hospital - McGill University in 1989. He then completed a fellowship in Nuclear Cardiology at Montreal General Hospital - McGill University in 1992.
Dr. Gomez has two offices in Florida where he specializes in Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine and Interventional Cardiology. Learn more.
Dr. Gomez works with seven doctors including Dr. Karl Lembcke and Dr. Damian Chaupin.
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Specialties
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Cardiology
As a cardiologist in Miami, Dr. Gomez is trained to deliver extensive therapy for the cardiovascular system and heart. Heart illnesses that may be diagnosed and remedied by a cardiologist may include rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart aneurysms, angina and arrhythmia, among others. Dr. Gomez often sees individuals for symptoms like difficulty breathing, dizziness or chest pains, among others.
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Nuclear Medicine
As a nuclear medicine specialist, Dr. Gomez utilizes painless, minimally-invasive procedures and medical imaging modalities to diagnose and treat disease and illness. For example, Dr. Gomez may employ diagnostic techniques such as nuclear imaging. More specifically, the procedure involves the injection of nuclear isotopes into the body that can be tracked by the low levels of radiation that are emitted.
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Interventional Cardiology
As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Gomez provides minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment services for conditions affecting the heart and cardiovascular system. This may include the diagnosis and treatment of enlarged heart muscles and vascular blockages, chronic or unstable angina, and congestive heart failure. In providing care, Dr. Gomez may utilize minimally-invasive catheterizations, offering easier access the heart and vascular system.
Special Interests
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Nuclear Cardiac Stress Testing
- Prevention & Management of Coronary Artery Disease (Medical & Interventional)
- Valvular Heart Disease
Education & Training
Medical School
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University of Panama Faculty of Medicine
MD • 1983
Residency
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Montreal General Hospital - McGill University
Residency in Internal Medicine • 1989
Fellowships
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Montreal General Hospital - McGill University
Fellowship in Nuclear Cardiology • 1992 -
Tufts Medical Center • Boston, MA
Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology • 1993
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish