Dr. Ricardo H. Gonzalez, MD

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Get to know Neurologist Dr. Ricardo H. Gonzalez, who serves patients in Sarasota, Florida.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Gonzalez is a board-certified neurologist who, in addition to his affiliation with Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, practices at Intercoastal Medical Group in Sarasota, Florida.

Founded in 1993, Intercoastal Medical Group is a professional association of more than 100 highly credentialed physicians encompassing many medical specialties. With nine convenient locations in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida, Intercoastal is committed to providing the highest quality care possible by offering superior healthcare to adults, no matter their medical need. Patients benefit from a seamless and efficient transfer of expertise and information, creating a unique continuum of care.

After earning his undergraduate degree and his medical degree from the Pontifical Xavierian University in Bogotá, Colombia, Dr. Gonzalez relocated to the United States. There, he completed his residency at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in 2006, followed by his fellowship in movement disorders at the same educational venue in 2008.

A member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association, the doctor is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists.

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.

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