Dr. Gustavo Ferrer-Gonzalez, M.D.

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Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. Gustavo Ferrer-Gonzalez, who serves patients in Aventura, Florida.

Dr. Ferrer-Gonzalez is a board-certified pulmonologist who specializes in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. He is currently practicing at Aventura Hospital & Medical Center in Aventura, Florida. Aventura Hospital is a full-service, emergency care facility specializing in cancer care, heart care, and vascular care. “Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life” explains their mission statement. 

With years of professional experience, Dr. Ferrer-Gonzalez is also affiliated with Westside Regional Medical Center and Plantation General Hospital - both of which are located in Plantation, Florida. 

His acclaimed career in medicine began in 1994 when he earned his medical degree from the Higher Institute of Medical Sciences Santiago de Cuba. Thereafter, he became board-certified in pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine - a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. In addition to English, Dr. Ferrer-Gonzalez speaks Spanish. 

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions and diseases that affect the lungs, bronchial tubes, and the respiratory system, including the nose, pharynx, and throat.

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