Meet Our Distinguished Faculty
Get to know the heartbeat of our programs
Our outstanding faculty members.
Jose A. Gascon, M.D. FACP
Internal Medicine Program Director
Transitional Year Associate Program Director
NSU MD Internal Medicine Clerkship Director
Robert J. Hernandez, M.D.
Transitional Year Program Director
Internal Medicine Associate Program Director
Yeissen Godinez, M.D. FACP
Internal Medicine Associate Program Director
Associate Medical Director Hospital Medicine
Vice Chairman Department of Medicine
Ilde Lee, M.D.
Internal Medicine Associate Program Director
Medical Director of Critical Care Medicine
Critical Care Subspecialty Coordinator
Jose Barros, M.D.
Medical Director Hospital Medicine
Chairman Emeritus Department of Medicine
Jose Gonzalez-Pantaleon, M.D.
Associate Medical Director Hospital Medicine
Chairman Department of Medicine
Walter Ramirez, M.D.
Cardiology Subspecialty Coordinator
Yoandy Rodriguez-Fuentes M.D.
Core Faculty
Silvia Bentancor M.D.
Core Faculty
Roberto Ruiz M.D.
Core Faculty
Program Coordinators
Edison Zapata
Internal Medicine Program Coordinator
edison.zapata@hcahealthcare.com
Alexa Fernandez
Transitional Year Coordinator
alexa.fernandez@hcahealthcare.com
Our faculty members at Kendall Hospital are the driving force behind our residency programs. Comprising experienced professionals who are leaders in their fields, they are dedicated to mentoring and nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. With a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to excellence, our faculty creates an enriching learning environment, ensuring that our residents receive the best possible training and support throughout their journey