About
Dr. Francisco Jose Gutierrez, widely known as Dr. G, built SOLYMAR Direct Health on a conviction he developed across more than 25 years of practicing internal medicine. He graduated with Valedictorian Honors from La Universidad Evangelica de El Salvador, then completed his Internal Medicine residency at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. He served as Chief Resident from 1999 to 2000, published multiple papers during that period, and earned the Humanitarian Physician Award in 2000. The American Board of Internal Medicine granted him board certification, and the Consumer Research Council of America named him a Top Physician from 2010 to 2012. He also held an EPIC Physician Champion leadership role during his career. He holds licenses in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts and speaks Spanish fluently.
Dr. Gutierrez focuses his clinical energy on vitality, longevity, and the metabolic roots of chronic disease. He is passionate about mitochondrial health, circadian biology, insulin resistance, and lifestyle medicine as tools for preventing and reversing illness. He believes that understanding human health requires understanding energy itself, and that a strong physician-patient relationship is the foundation of any meaningful care. His goal is to restore that relationship by making himself directly accessible to every patient he serves.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
La Universidad Evangelica de El Salvador (graduated with Valedictorian Honors)
Medical School
La Universidad Evangelica de El Salvador
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York
Additional Training
Chief Resident, Staten Island University Hospital, 1999-2000
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gutierrez right for?
Dr. Gutierrez is a strong fit for adults who want a thorough, relationship-driven approach to their health. Patients navigating chronic conditions like insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, or cardiovascular risk benefit from his depth of clinical experience. Executives and professionals seeking a comprehensive annual physical with detailed diagnostics will find his Executive Physical program well-suited to their needs. Spanish-speaking patients will feel at home with his fluency and cultural familiarity. Anyone who values direct access to their physician and longer, unhurried appointments will thrive under his care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gutierrez treats a broad range of internal medicine and primary care conditions. He focuses especially on metabolic health, insulin resistance, cardiovascular risk, and chronic disease prevention. His clinical interests also include mitochondrial health and circadian biology as they relate to long-term wellness.
Dr. Gutierrez approaches prevention through understanding the metabolic and lifestyle roots of disease. He uses detailed diagnostics, including cardiac risk panels, coronary calcium scoring, and body composition analysis, to identify risk early. His goal is to reverse illness trajectories before they become serious health events.
Yes, the American Board of Internal Medicine has granted Dr. Gutierrez board certification. He also holds active medical licenses in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He brings over 25 years of clinical experience in internal medicine to his practice.
Dr. Gutierrez graduated with Valedictorian Honors from La Universidad Evangelica de El Salvador. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at Staten Island University Hospital in New York, where he served as Chief Resident from 1999 to 2000.
Yes, Dr. Gutierrez speaks Spanish fluently and welcomes Spanish-speaking patients. He serves a bilingual patient population throughout the Warwick, Rhode Island area.
Dr. Gutierrez's Executive Physical covers more than 15 health assessments in a single comprehensive visit. It includes cardiac risk panels, coronary calcium scoring, pulmonary function testing, vascular ultrasound, cognitive assessment, and Styku body composition scanning. A health coach also participates to build a personalized nutrition and wellness plan.
Dr. Gutierrez believes a strong physician-patient relationship is the foundation of meaningful care. He keeps his panel small so he can stay directly accessible to every member. Appointments run up to 60 minutes so patients can address every concern in depth.
Yes, Dr. Gutierrez earned the Humanitarian Physician Award in 2000 during his residency. The Consumer Research Council of America named him a Top Physician from 2010 to 2012. He also published multiple research papers during his residency years at Staten Island University Hospital.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026