Gabriel Suarez, MD, MBA

Gabriel Suarez, MD, MBA, is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Provider (IFMCP), recognized for his integrative approach to patient care. Trained locally at the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and Baptist Health South Florida Family Medicine Residency Program, Dr. Suarez blends the science of modern medicine with the principles of Functional Medicine to prevent and manage chronic disease while optimizing overall wellness. His patient-centered philosophy emphasizes lifestyle modification, advanced diagnostic testing, and natural therapies designed to restore balance and long-term health.

A second-generation Cuban American born and raised in Miami, Dr. Suarez credits his Jesuit education at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School for instilling the values of service, integrity, and compassion that continue to shape his practice. His passion for health began early, inspired by his father’s dedication to fitness and his mother’s lifelong commitment to education. These influences, along with his love for sports and teamwork, led him to pursue medicine with discipline and empathy—earning multiple professionalism awards and the title of Chief Resident during his training.

Dr. Suarez’s journey into Functional Medicine was born from personal experience. During medical school, he was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, a rare autoimmune condition that caused debilitating pain and inflammation. Traditional medical treatments offered little improvement, leading him to explore holistic approaches that focused on nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and mitochondrial health. Through this process, he regained his vitality and now lives a full, active life—an experience that transformed both his health and his philosophy as a physician.

After serving as a Primary Care Physician and Associate Program Director at Baptist Health Medical Group, Dr. Suarez founded Covalent Health to offer a more transparent and personalized model of care through Direct Primary Care and Functional Medicine. His mission is to restore the doctor-patient relationship, providing comprehensive, evidence-based, and compassionate care without the interference of insurance or corporate systems.

Today, Dr. Suarez continues to serve his community as a Team Physician for Belen Athletics, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Florida International University, and Board Member of the Belen Alumni Healthcare Association. He remains active in community service through the Lil Abner Foundation, offering care to underserved populations. Outside of medicine, he is a dedicated husband to Natalie Suarez, PA-C, and proud father to Lucas and Stella.

Dr. Suarez welcomes patients seeking a deeper, more collaborative path to health and longevity at Covalent Health in Miami.