Wilmer Mata, M.D., is a general surgeon who treats a broad range of conditions that commonly require surgery, including appendicitis, hernias and gallbladder, stomach and intestinal issues. He has unique training and expertise in minimally invasive surgical procedures that result in reduced pain and faster recovery times for patients. Dr. Mata has conducted clinical research on robotic surgery techniques and has published his findings in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Luciano Fiszer-Adler, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in bariatric /weight-loss surgery and surgical procedures of the digestive tract. Dr. Fiszer-Adler has been in medical practice for over 10 years, providing expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery.Dr. Fiszer-Adler received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Favaloro University in Argentina. After medical school, he furthered his training in the U.S. with a surgery internship at Mount Sinai Hospital, a surgery residency at Tulane University Hospital and Clinic, and a bariatric surgery fellowship at University of South Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Fiszer-Adler also holds multiple certifications in advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Fiszer-Adler is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, among other professional societies. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
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Timothy Nowack, M.D., is a board-certified general surgeon at Baptist Health, specializing in minimally invasive, robotic and bariatric surgery.Before joining Baptist Health in 2022, Dr. Nowack completed his fellowship at Baptist Health South Florida with Anthony Gonzalez, M.D. He is passionate about using the most up-to-date surgical technology, including the DaVinci robotic surgery platform. Because of this dedication, he earned the robotic surgical resident of the year in 2021. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the Southeastern Surgical Congress.Dr. Nowack focuses on a patient-first approach with minimal scarring and pain. He seeks to deliver the safest and best outcomes while incorporating the latest technical advancements.Outside of the hospital, Dr. Nowack enjoys traveling, hiking and backpacking, with the goal of visiting all of the national parks. An avid photographer, hes published images in multiple books and magazines.
Roderick Romero, M.D., F.A.C.S. graduated from Louisiana State University Medical School, where he also completed his surgical residency in 2010. He then completed a one-year fellowship in minimally invasive general surgery with Dr. Jacobs and Dr. Gomez. Specializing in bariatric, laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic procedures. Dr. Romero joined the Gastric Sleeve Center at Jackson South where he has continued to perform various minimally invasive general surgery procedures, including sleeve gastrectomy for weight loss, as well as advanced colorectal, hernia, biliary, and anti-reflux operations.
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Michael Gonzalez Ramos, M.D., is a general surgeon and a member of Baptist Health Medical Group, an organization of more than 180 physicians in multiple specialties closely aligned with Baptist Health South Florida. He specializes in minimally invasive bariatric procedures, as well as gastrointestinal surgery, gallbladder removal, inguinal hernia repair and other general surgery procedures. Dr. Gonzalez-Ramos received his undergraduate degree from Baylor University, Waco, Texas. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, where he received the Academic Excellence Award each year for first- through fourth-year medical students. He completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, and a fellowship in general surgery and minimally invasive bariatric surgery with Baptist Health Medical Group. Dr. Gonzalez-Ramos is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Physicians and the Puerto Rico Society of Surgery Residents.
