Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 10 - Havana Oh Nana - Part 1

Dr. Ricardo “Rick” Gonzalez, MD, is a surgical oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, where he serves as Chair of the Sarcoma Department and Chief of Surgery Service, as well as an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. A graduate of USF with surgical training at the University of Colorado and a fellowship in surgical oncology at MD Anderson, he specializes in treating complex cancers such as soft tissue and retroperitoneal sarcomas, desmoid tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and melanoma. Widely recognized for his expertise, he has earned multiple awards for teaching, research, safety, and patient care, and is an active member of leading oncology societies including the NCCN Sarcoma Panel and the Society of Surgical Oncology. Known for his compassionate, patient-centered approach, Dr. Gonzalez emphasizes trust and shared decision-making, describing his work as a calling to help patients navigate cancer with courage and dignity.

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