He worked alternatively as the medical correspondent and senior health editor for the flagship television stations WNBC and WCBS in New York City.
[1] Born in Havana, Cuba, Gomez graduated cum laude from Princeton University (1973) and earned a Ph.D. from the Wake Forest School of Medicine (1978).
[1][2] As the medical correspondent/senior health editor for the flagship television station WCBS in New York City (1994–1997), Gomez delivered segments on health, science and medicine on the 5 PM news.
In July 2007, "Dr. Max", as he was known, rejoined WCBS as a freelance medical reporter.
[1] In addition to his broadcast work, Gomez served on the advisory board of HealthCorps.