About the podcast

Meet the host

Mark Gomez, MD (Dr. G) is board-certified internal medicine physician with Edward-Elmhurst Health.

As a practicing physician since 2007, Dr. Gomez urges people to take their health seriously. He believes in empowering patients to take ownership of their healthcare while providing them with the appropriate resources needed for long-term health success, and he believes that equitable access to high-quality healthcare is a right for everyone.

Dr. Gomez earned a bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Loyola University Medical Center. 

Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Gomez has built a large and thriving medical practice while serving in a variety of leadership roles within Edward Medical Group. He’s a member of Edward-Elmhurst Health’s System Diversity & Inclusion Council, involved in numerous community organizations and delivers health education workshops to companies, schools, churches and other groups in the Chicago area.

An advocate for lifelong learning, Dr. Gomez held past memberships in the American College of Physicians, National Medical Association and National Lipid Association. He has demonstrated a long-standing personal commitment to service and social responsibility, locally and internationally. He has participated in international medical mission trips to Bolivia, Honduras and Peru.

Dr. Gomez has received numerous awards and recognition as a physician leader, including the Community Leadership Award from the DuPage County NAACP in 2012, President’s Award from the DuPage County NAACP in 2013, Certificate of Appreciation from the Women’s Institute for Global Leadership at Benedictine University in 2013, Certificate of Appreciation from the DuPage County NAACP Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) in 2014, and he was the keynote speaker for the Health Profession Recruitment and Exposure Program at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in 2014.

Dr. Gomez lives in Plainfield with his wife Tiffany and two children. 

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Health 360 with Dr. G

We’re sharing facts, the latest information and the most recent health news. Let’s face it — healthcare can be complicated. Health 360 with Dr. G aims to break complex health issues into pieces that make sense and offer practical tips for a healthy lifestyle.

From physical health to mental health, Dr. G digs into every angle to explain tough topics and inspire healthier living. 

We know personal wellness is a guiding principle of life for many of us. You may be curious about medical care and the mind-body connection. You may be interested in tips to help keep your family healthy.

You’ll get all of that and more here. Health 360 with Dr. G features experts in health and wellness sharing facts that will enhance your mental and physical well-being.