Pedro Gonzalez
Burr Ridge
Summary
Dynamic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist, board certified in 2014, with an established practice in Illinois since then. Combines extensive expertise in rehabilitation medicine, functional medicine, hormone optimization, and regenerative therapies, offering an integrative, evidence-based approach to complex health conditions.
As Founder and CEO of Home Care Assistance of South Tampa, leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered home care services. Serves as a Physiatry Consultant for Medrina, providing comprehensive rehabilitation management in skilled nursing and subacute facilities, with prior clinical and leadership experience at Integrated Rehab Consultants and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of New York.
Dr. González operates a telemedicine-based Functional and Regenerative Medicine practice, integrating Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), Peptide Therapy, and Environmental and Autoimmune Medicine to address hormonal imbalances, chronic inflammation, fatigue, and toxin-related disorders. His approach emphasizes gut–adrenal–thyroid optimization, detoxification, mitochondrial support, and regenerative strategies to enhance longevity, performance, and vitality.
Actively involved in professional development through membership in the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) and the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (AMDA). Academic credentials include a Doctor of Medicine from Ponce School of Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in General Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, San Juan.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder
Pedro Gonzalez MD / Empower MedHealth PLLC
02.2024 - Current
Functional & Regenerative Medicine Telehealth Practice
- Provide comprehensive functional-medicine evaluations via telemedicine, focusing on root-cause identification and personalized treatment of hormonal, metabolic, autoimmune, and environmental disorders.
- Design and manage precision hormone-replacement protocols (BHRT) for both men and women, integrating salivary, serum, and urinary hormone data to optimize endocrine, metabolic, and cognitive function.
- Implement advanced peptide and regenerative medicine protocols, including mitochondrial, metabolic, and tissue-repair peptides, to enhance recovery, longevity, and vitality.
- Interpret and integrate complex functional lab panels, including GI mapping, organic acids, heavy-metal and mycotoxin testing, adrenal stress, and advanced thyroid and micronutrient analysis, to tailor individualized therapeutic strategies.
- Manage patients with complex chronic conditions such as adrenal dysfunction, chronic fatigue, SIBO, dysbiosis, mold illness, heavy-metal toxicity, and autoimmune dysregulation through evidence-based detoxification and immune-modulation protocols.
- Apply a systems-biology approach to address gut-brain-hormone-immune interactions, emphasizing nutrition, stress adaptation, sleep, and mitochondrial function.
- Certified and extensively trained in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), peptide medicine, and advanced functional diagnostics, integrating cutting-edge research into personalized telehealth care.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care remotely, collaborating with compounding pharmacies, labs, and wellness professionals to ensure continuity of care, safe medication delivery, and measurable patient outcomes.
Owner/CEO
Home Care Assistance of South Tampa
01.2018 - Current
- Oversee clinical and operational quality of in-home care services, ensuring compliance with state regulations, patient safety standards, and best practices in geriatric and rehabilitative care.
- Supervise and train interdisciplinary staff, including nurses, caregivers, and administrative personnel, to maintain excellence in client satisfaction, documentation, and continuity of care.
- Manage vendor relationships and resource allocation, optimizing staffing models, scheduling systems, and billing workflows to ensure both quality outcomes and operational efficiency.
Attending Physician
Integrated Rehab Consultants
06.2014 - Current
Physiatry Consultant – Medrina (Skilled Nursing & Subacute Rehabilitation Facilities)
- Provide comprehensive inpatient physiatric management for post-acute and subacute rehabilitation patients, focusing on functional recovery following orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Develop individualized rehabilitation plans of care, collaborating with attending physicians, therapists, and nursing staff to optimize outcomes in mobility, pain reduction, and activities of daily living.
- Perform detailed functional, musculoskeletal, and neurological assessments, determining therapy intensity, duration, and medical necessity in compliance with CMS and facility standards.
- Oversee interdisciplinary team meetings and care coordination, ensuring communication across nursing, therapy, and case-management teams for seamless discharge planning and transitions of care.
- Provide medical oversight for pain management and spasticity control, including the use of non-opioid modalities, interventional techniques, and pharmacologic optimization.
- Ensure documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance for Medicare and insurance audits, contributing to facility quality metrics and performance outcomes.
- Educate staff and patients on functional recovery goals, adaptive equipment, fall prevention, and rehabilitation best practices to enhance patient independence and quality of life.
Associate Physician
Physician Life Care Planning, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations to determine current and future healthcare needs, integrating clinical findings, diagnostic data, and functional assessments into a cohesive long-term plan.
- Develop detailed life care plans outlining anticipated medical, therapeutic, pharmaceutical, assistive, and custodial requirements, along with associated costs, based on objective medical evidence and accepted methodologies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams — including rehabilitation specialists, vocational experts, and legal professionals — to ensure accuracy, consistency, and defensibility of the life care plan in both clinical and forensic contexts.
- Provide expert medical testimony and reporting for litigation support, explaining the medical rationale for projected needs and costs to attorneys, insurers, and courts in a clear and defensible manner.
Attending Physician
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation of NY, P.C.
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Performed comprehensive musculoskeletal and neurological evaluations for patients involved in motor vehicle accidents and personal injury cases, with emphasis on functional impairment, causation, and prognosis.
- Developed individualized rehabilitation and pain-management plans, integrating physical medicine, therapeutic exercise, and interventional modalities to restore function and reduce disability.
- Collaborated with attorneys, case managers, and insurance adjusters to provide objective medical documentation, impairment ratings, and expert reports supporting medical necessity and treatment justification.
- Supervised rehabilitation teams and monitored patient progress, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and evidence-based guidelines for optimal recovery outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Sciences
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico01.2005
Doctor of Medicine - undefined
Ponce School of Medicine
Ponce, Puerto Rico01.2009
M.D. - Physiatry Residency
NYU Medical Center
New York, NY05-2013
Skills
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Board Certified in 2014)
- Functional medicine evaluations
- Bioidentical hormone replacement
- Advanced peptide protocols
- Functional lab interpretation
- Chronic condition management
- Systems biology approach
- Telemedicine coordination
- Interdisciplinary team leadership
- Rehabilitation care planning
- Musculoskeletal assessments
- Evidence-based treatment protocols
- Health outcome optimization
- Strategic thinking
Accomplishments
Featured in Forbes Magazine for contributions to integrative and regenerative medicine.
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine
Certification
- American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Board Certification Status: Issued: 2014
- Illinois State Medical License License Number: 36135725 Status: Active Issued: 2014
- New York State Medical License License Number: 271593 Status: Inactive Issued: 2013
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Interests
Functional and regenerative medicine Bioidentical hormone optimization (BHRT) Peptide and longevity research Integrative wellness and detoxification science AI-driven healthcare innovation Entrepreneurship and practice scalability Real estate and private equity investment Specialty coffee and espresso craftsmanship Fitness, yoga, and mindfulness-based stress reduction Travel, family life, and personal growth
Timeline
Founder
Pedro Gonzalez MD / Empower MedHealth PLLC
02.2024 - Current
Associate Physician
Physician Life Care Planning, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2023
Owner/CEO
Home Care Assistance of South Tampa
01.2018 - Current
Attending Physician
Integrated Rehab Consultants
06.2014 - Current
Attending Physician
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation of NY, P.C.
01.2013 - 01.2014
Doctor of Medicine - undefined
Ponce School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - General Sciences
University of Puerto Rico
M.D. - Physiatry Residency
NYU Medical Center
Post Graduate Medical Training
- New York University School of Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Resident New York, New York 2010 - 2013
- San Lucas Hospital Internship Ponce, Puerto Rico 2009 - 2010