December 9, 2022 – General surgeon Timothy Nowack, M.D., joins Baptist Health, specializing in minimally invasive, bariatric and robotic surgery.
Inspired to join the healthcare field by his mother who is a labor and delivery nurse, he became interested in surgery after seeing the immediate effect on the quality of lives for patients. During his surgical training, he worked extensively with DaVinci robotic platform and seeks to incorporate the latest technological advancements for the best surgical outcomes.
“Dr. Nowack brings extensive surgical training to our excellent surgical team along with his huge heart for each patient. With our ongoing mentorship and training program, we’re able to keep the best and brightest surgical talent,” says Bernie Fernandez, M.D., chief executive officer of Baptist Health Medical Group. “He understands the transformative power of surgery to improve patients’ lives and our patients will greatly benefit from his skills and compassion.”
After earning his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University, Dr. Nowack accomplished his general surgery residency at Medical Center Atrium Navicent Health. He then completed his minimally invasive and robotic surgical fellowship at Baptist Health under the guidance of Anthony Gonzalez, M.D. With his passion for using the most up-to-date techniques and technology, he earned the robotic surgical resident of the year award 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 will see patients at 8950 North Kendall Dr., Suite 601W, Miami, FL 33176.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 26,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care On Demand, a virtual health platform. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.
