106 Vision Park Blvd.,
Shenandoah,
TX
77384
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About the Provider
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Education & Board Certification
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Professional Associations
Yosit Ponce Gutierrez, MD, is a board-certified internist with more than a decade of experience in patient care. He graduated from the Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara in Cuba, earning his medical degree in 2012. After relocating to New York, he later completed the BronxCare Health System Internal Medicine Residency Program in 2026. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Dr. Ponce Gutierrez joined Kelsey-Seybold in September 2026.
Dr. Ponce Gutierrez was inspired to become a physician to make a lasting difference, particularly for patients who faced barriers to receiving medical attention and for the well-being of his community. As an internist, he cares for adults with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, COPD, and other cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Dr. Ponce Gutierrez also emphasizes preventive care and helps patients manage complex, multi-system conditions while coordinating care across specialists. His clinical interests also include patient education, early disease detection, and helping patients make sustainable lifestyle changes that improve their long-term health. Dr. Ponce Gutierrez’s favorite part of practicing medicine is developing meaningful, long-term relationships that allow him to see a patient’s health improve over time.
Philosophy of Care
With a thorough, holistic, and evidence-based approach, Dr. Ponce Gutierrez looks beyond symptoms and considers each patient’s overall health, lifestyle, family history, and personal goals — working closely with them to create realistic treatment plans that support both their immediate needs and long-term well-being. He believes excellent medical care combines clinical knowledge with compassion, communication, prevention, and shared decision-making that help every patient feel heard, understood, and supported.
Awards & Publications
Awards
- Summa cum laude, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara, 2012
- Valedictorian, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara, 2012
- Scientific Merit Award, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara, 2012
Publications
Ponce GY, Ponce GA. The renin-angiotensin system from circulation to the cell: implications beyond hypertension. CorSalud. 2012;4(4):287-293.
Gutiérrez, Yosit Ponce, Arik Ponce Gutiérrez, Arnaldo Rodríguez León, and Carlos Llanes Álvarez. "High-Density Lipoproteins: Vascular Guards Against Atherosclerosis." CorSalud 5, no. 4 (2013): 366.
Suárez, Saira Rivas, et al. "Reactividad vascular en adolescentes normotensos de 15 y 16 años. Ciudad Escolar “Ernesto Guevara”, 2008." Acta Médica del Centro 3.1 (2009): 13-20.
Ponce Gutiérrez, Y., Ponce Gutiérrez, A., Rodríguez León, A., & Cabrera García, K. (2014). Role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of hypertension. CorSalud, 6(2), 181.
Hobbies & Interests
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Ponce Gutierrez enjoys spending time with his family and French bulldog, Rocky. He also enjoys watching movies, exploring new technology, traveling, and discovering new places and cultures.Medical School
- Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara – Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba, 2012
Internship/Residency
- BronxCare Health System Internal Medicine Residency Program – Bronx, NY, 2026
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
