Written by Bloom Magazine
Amadeo H. Cabral, MD MBA , FACS , CHCQM is a Board Certified General Surgeon at Hernia Instittue of Florida
Tell us something interesting about yourself most people don’t know.”
I enjoy listening to classic jazz and reading stoic philosophy.
What is your “why?” What inspires you every day to do more/better?
The “why” is the love of the art of surgery. What inspires me is the ability to improve my skills every day to obtain better surgical outcomes, patient experience, and a healthier return to work/life.
If you were to describe yourself in three words, what would they be and why?
Dedicated- to my craft, my practice, my team, and my patients. Responsible- in my practice of surgery, to my patients’ health and wellbeing and in the trust my referrals have in my practice. Empathetic- understanding everyone’s needs, circumstances and desires.
Take us back to when you first began in medicine what was it like for you?
It was exciting, uncharted, and a whirlwind. Large complex surgical procedures, multiple hospitals, and ER call every third day and every third weekend.
What do you like most about practicing medicine and why?
The ability to interact with so many different people (patients, family members, referring physicians, case managers, etc.) on an individual basis and being able to take care of it all.
What is your philosophy when treating injured workers?
Understanding the circumstantial complexity associated with the injured worker; that it is more than just the surgical procedure.
What changes or improvements do you feel you can bring to the workers' compensation industry?
Our ability to understand the process from a high-level perspective, we see and treat the entire process from injury referral to back to work and we simplify the entire process.
What is your process for evaluating and treating patients?
Immediate scheduling of the worker once the referral has been received, gathering of all pertinent clinical documentation, radiologic studies, and necessary forms. Prompt comprehensive history and physical exam with office-based ultrasound examination (when required) for immediate same-day diagnosis and expedited scheduling. Coordination of the surgical process (scheduling, medical clearance, and transportation). Next week follow-up post-op visits and detailed return to work explanations. Rapid turnaround time submitting all DWCs and supporting documentation.
