Biography

Paola Moncada Gonzalez, MD, is an Internal Medicine physician whose journey spans Venezuela and the United States, with a rich background in otolaryngology, otology and neurotology, academic medicine, and humanitarian service. She earned her medical degree from Universidad de Oriente in Venezuela, completed Otolaryngology residency at Universidad Central de Venezuela, followed by fellowship training in Otology and Neurotology. After practicing in Puerto Ordaz, she relocated to the United States, where she worked in clinical and research roles in the department of Otolaryngology at GW Medical Faculty Associates while completing her U.S. medical training. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center in 2026.

Dr. Moncada Gonzalez is passionate about lifestyle medicine and whole-person care, believing that exceptional medicine begins by understanding each patient’s unique story, values, lifestyle, and goals. Her commitment to service has taken her on medical missions throughout Venezuela, to Puerto Rico following the 2018 hurricanes, and aboard the U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort: Continuing Promise 2022 in Cartagena,Colombia. She is also an advocate for human rights and health equity.

Outside medicine, she enjoys traveling and creating memories with her husband, son, and daughter. She is also passionate about donating her hair to children affected by cancer and alopecia, a reflection of her enduring belief that compassion, generosity, and service can make a meaningful difference.