South Florida Hospital News published a feature article announcing that Dr. Nestor de la Cruz‑Muñoz has returned to HCA Florida Mercy Hospital as the Medical Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The article details his extensive experience in bariatric, metabolic, and foregut surgery, his academic leadership, and his reputation as one of Florida’s most trusted experts in obesity treatment.

The publication emphasizes Dr. de la Cruz‑Muñoz’s commitment to expanding access to high‑quality bariatric and metabolic care, his role in developing comprehensive surgical and medical weight‑loss programs, and his dedication to serving the South Florida community. The article also highlights his decades-long connection to Mercy Hospital and his vision for elevating metabolic health services across the region.