Dr. Gus Armenakis, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Gus Armenakis, who serves patients in Tamarac, Florida.

Dr. Armenakis is an attentive, board-certified internist whose practice is conveniently located in Tamarac, Florida. Priding himself on excellent customer service and personalized attention, his mission is to provide the best quality of healthcare available. 

Performing in a hospital setting, he is affiliated with University Hospital & Medical Center, Coral Springs Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital, Imperial Point Medical Center, North Broward Medical Center, and Northwest Medical Center. His goals are to deliver customized health care, to help his patients lead active, healthy lives, and to act as their advocate while navigating an increasingly complex and fragmented health care system.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Armenakis graduated with his medical degree from the Ibero-American University School of Medicine in 2001. He then went on to perform his internship at Ochsner Medical Center, and his residency in internal medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital.

Dedicated to excellence, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Among his numerous accolades, Dr. Armenakis is the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020), Top 10 Doctor – City (2014), and On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020).

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