Traditional medicine is broken.
We are the alternative.
Traditional medicine is broken. We are the alternative.
This is healthcare redefined for the man who refuses to hear “it’s normal for your age.”
Preventive, wellness
and urgent care
Management of
chronic conditions
Acute care visits
for illness or injury
Unlimited
telehealth visits
Same-day appointments
when available
Expert Physicians. Passionate Professionals.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Ramon H. Nunez, M.D.
Dr. Ramon Nunez is a physician leader with over 20 years of experience in Emergency Medicine and healthcare leadership. He founded The Apex Gentleman to provide a proactive alternative to a reactive healthcare system designed to manage decline. Dr. Nuñez leverages his extensive background in high-stakes clinical operations and quality improvement to engineer sustained excellence for driven men. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers UMDNJ–New Jersey Medical School and is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and Certified Physician Executive. Beyond his clinical leadership in large healthcare systems, he serves as faculty at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Nuñez is committed to the philosophy that physical vitality and discipline are the foundations of peak performance.
Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Ismael Cubero, M.D.
Dr. Ismael Cubero is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with over a decade of experience in high-acuity clinical care and systems innovation. Having practiced in the nation’s busiest trauma centers, he brings a standard of absolute precision and decisiveness to The Apex Gentleman. Dr. Cubero earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and completed his residency at Jacobi/Montefiore Medical Center. His approach treats men’s health as a long-term performance discipline rather than a reactive service, utilizing evidence-based protocols to restore the biological baseline. He currently serves as a medical director and assistant professor of emergency medicine, specializing in patient-centered clinical design. An active practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Dr. Cubero integrates the principles of resilience and consistency into every optimization strategy.
Nurse Practitioner
Tayler Bentley, MSN
Tayler Bentley, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in preventive care and lifestyle medicine. With a Master of Science in Nursing from Nova Southeastern University, where she graduated with highest honors, she focuses on the comprehensive optimization of whole-person wellness. Tayler’s background across diverse clinical settings allows her to blend deep medical knowledge with the personalized care required by high-achieving men. She is committed to a data-driven approach that identifies and dismantles the biological barriers to peak performance. Her practice at The Apex Gentleman emphasizes long-term health and the proactive management of the internal engine to ensure sustained energy and vitality.
Chief Operating Officer
Ryan Shelton
Ryan Shelton is a healthcare operations executive with more than a decade of experience leading complex, multi-site clinical organizations and federally regulated medical programs. A United States Air Force combat veteran, his leadership philosophy is defined by the accountability and mission-driven execution forged during overseas deployments. Ryan specializes in aligning clinical quality with operational efficiency at scale, having successfully overseen regional provider networks and high-level practice integrations. He holds an MBA in Finance from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and a Master of Health Administration from Ohio University. At The Apex Gentleman, Ryan ensures that the client experience is seamless, discreet, and managed with professional-grade rigor. His background in biomedical sciences and finance allows him to treat health optimization as a strategic investment in human capital.
Chief Financial Officer
John Serret
John Serret is a CPA and business executive with an extensive background in finance, operations, and organizational leadership for multimillion-dollar organizations. As a co-founder of The Apex Gentleman, he brings a results-driven discipline to the intersection of business and biological optimization. John’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that structure and accountability are the primary drivers of lasting transformation. Drawing from his personal experience in shifting from a career-only focus to total health mastery, he helps clients apply a systematic approach to improving body composition and energy. He views health as the ultimate asset, ensuring that a man’s internal variables match his professional success. His expertise in financial strategy provides the disciplined framework necessary to support a premier, data-driven health partnership.
Practice Manager
Natalie Smith
Natalie Smith serves as the Practice Manager for The Apex Gentleman, bringing over nine years of healthcare industry experience to the team. She is responsible for optimizing workflows and ensuring that daily operations meet the high standards of discretion and efficiency our clientele demands. Natalie earned her Bachelor of Science from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and has built a career focused on enhancing the patient experience through superior administrative management. Her dedication to seamless operational execution ensures that every client interaction is professional and respects the value of their time. Outside the office, she remains committed to a lifestyle of fitness and personal growth.
Administrative Assistant
Lily Bisbicus
Lily Bisbicus is an Administrative Assistant who provides essential technical and organizational support to both patients and the medical team. With a background in Computer Science and a focus on operational efficiency, she ensures that the administrative side of the optimization protocol runs without friction. Lily is trilingual, offering fluent support in English and Spanish with additional conversational knowledge of Portuguese. Her commitment to helpfulness and precision reflects the brand’s dedication to a white-glove, concierge-level experience. She is focused on professional growth and technical excellence to provide the highest level of support for the The Apex Gentleman community.
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