Dagmar Fredy Hernandez Suarez, MD

Dan Ruiz, M.D., specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the lower digestive tract, including the colon, rectum and anus. He is highly skilled in all methods of colon and rectal surgery, including laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery. In addition, he is highly proficient in a wide array of general surgery as well as upper digestive tract procedures. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed research publications on surgical techniques and published more than 40 abstracts in medical journals and several book chapters. He has given nearly 60 oral or poster presentations in his specialty at national and international surgical conferences. In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Ruiz is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.

Victor Maciel, M.D., is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery at Baptist Health. He speaks fluent English and Spanish. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Maciel completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.Dr. Maciel earned his medical degree from Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Guadalajara. He then completed his general surgery residency at Ascension Health/St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, earning outstanding performance awards two years in a row. In addition to his colon and rectal surgery fellowship, Dr. Maciel completed a minimally invasive colorectal surgery fellowship at University of Texas/Houston Methodist Hospital and a minimally invasive advanced GI surgery fellowship at Jackson South Community Hospital. He also spent four years as a practicing general and minimally invasive surgeon for Broward Surgical Specialists in West Palm Beach. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. As a surgeon focused on both colorectal and weight loss surgery, Dr. Maciel believes it is especially important for him to develop positive relationships with his patients. He is committed to establishing a trusting, caring rapport with his patients to help them feel comfortable discussing sensitive topics related to their condition. When not working, Dr. Maciel enjoys spending time with his family. He is also passionate about music and the arts, often attending live shows, writing and performing music in his home studio.

Lina Hurtado, M.D., is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, treating patients in the inpatient setting. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Hurtado focuses on enhancing and restoring functional ability and quality of life to people with physical impairment or disabilities. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Hurtado served as medical director at Saint Catherine’s West Rehabilitation Hospital in Miami. She has held numerous leadership positions, such as stroke rehabilitation director and assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Hurtado earned her medical degree from Nueva Granada Military University in Colombia and completed her physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital. She received the Intern of the Year award in the general surgery department and Best Research Project in the physical medicine and rehabilitation department. As she works with each patient, Dr. Hurtado listens to each concern and provide a comprehensive treatment plan that meets the individual’s unique goals. Through trust, effective communication and the latest healthcare innovations, she works to achieve the best possible outcomes. In her spare time, Dr. Hurtado enjoys exercising, traveling and spending time with her family.