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Dr. Anselmo Cepero-Akselrad
Elected Vice President of Medical
Staff of Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Anselmo Cepero-Akselrad, M.D., has been elected vice
president of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Medical
Executive Committee (MEC) for a two-year term. The com-
mittee serves as the governing body for the hospital’s 800-
member medical staff.
Dr. Cepero-Akselrad is Director of the Division of Dr. Anselmo
Nephrology for the hospital. He earned his medical degree Cepero-Akselrad
from the University of Havana, Cuba and completed his res-
idency at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (then Miami Children’s Hospital). He complet-
ed fellowships in pediatrics and pediatric nephrology at New Y4rk Hospital-Cornell
Medical Center.
Dr. Marcelo Laufer, with the hospital’s Division of Infectious Diseases, continues a Coral Gables Hospital Names
term begun last year as president of the MEC. Dr. Laufer earned his medical degree
from the Universidad Nacional de Asuncion School of Medicine, Paraguay. He com- Physician of the Quarter
pleted his pediatric residency and a fellowship in infectious diseases and immunology
at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Coral Gables Hospital proudly honors Dr. Amadeo Cabral, general surgeon, as the
Other members of the medical executive committee for 2018 include: Mayra hospital’s Physician of the Third Quarter of 2017. Dr. Cabral was nominated because
Capote, MD; M. Antonella Denaro, DO; Ruben Gonzalez-Vallina, MD; Ziad Khatib, his colleagues describe him as highly engaged and is beloved by both staff and
MD; Alex B. Koetzle, MD; Sarah Legorburu-Selem, MD; Leopoldo Malvezzi, MD; patients. Dr. Cabral was presented with a plaque in recognition of his outstanding
Rigoberto Nuñez, MD; Jose Rosa-Olivares, MD; Efren Salinero, MD, and Stephen service, commitment and dedication to caring for others.
Swirsky, DO.
Broward Health Appoints

Orthopedic Surgeon Juan C. Suarez, New Chief Medical Officer
M.D., Joins Baptist Health Broward Health has named Andrew K. Ta, M.D., MBA as its
Medical Group chief medical officer (CMO).
A physician executive with more than 12 years of leader-
ship experience, Dr. Ta has served as chief medical officer for
Orthopedic surgeon Juan C. Suarez, M.D., has joined Florida International University’s College of Medicine, asso-
Baptist Health Medical Group, an organization of more than ciate chief medical officer at Jackson Medical Group and
180 physicians, as part of Miami Orthopedics & Sports Physician Services, and as an attending physician at
Medicine Institute. He specializes in adult hip and knee joint Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Andrew K. Ta
replacement surgery, including revision joint replacement Most recently, Dr. Ta was with South Miami CritiCare Inc. as an attending physician
and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is Board cer- Dr. Juan C. Suarez for West Kendall Baptist Hospital’s Emergency Department, and served as a physician
tified in orthopedic surgery and has more than 16 years of clinical reviewer for NIA Magellan Health overseeing utilization, productivity and
experience in his specialty. quality review.
Dr. Suarez has made numerous symposium presentations on the efficacy of surgical Dr. Ta holds a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Dallas and a
methods utilized in hip and knee reconstructive surgery. He also is widely published Doctorate in medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center. He later
in such scientific publications as the Journal of Arthroplasty and the American Journal completed his emergency medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit,
of Orthopedics. He serves as an affiliate assistant professor at Florida Atlantic Michigan. Dr. Ta also earned an MBA in health care administration from the
University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and on the editorial board of University of Miami, is a certified physician executive and fellow of the American
Arthroplasty Today. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons College of Emergency Physicians.
and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
“Dr. Suarez is an excellent addition to our team,” said John Uribe, M.D., Medical
Director of Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. “His skillset and experi- Dr. Amadeo Cabral Appointed to
ence will enhance our already robust joint replacement program.” HCSF Board of Directors
“Dr. Suarez will be an outstanding complement to our program that strives to excel
in outcomes, quality and patient centered care,” adds Alexander van der Ven, M.D.,
orthopedic joint replacement surgeon with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Congratulations to DOHCAF's president and founding
Institute and Associate Medical Director, Joint Replacement Services, Baptist Health member, Dr. Amadeo Cabral, on his appointment to the
Medical Group.Dr. Suarez received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Board of Directors of the Health Council of South Florida.
Rico, School of Medicine in San Juan, P.R., and was inducted into the Alpha Omega This recognition highlights his merits as an outstanding
Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at physician and professional.
Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, His trajectory has included advocating for improved health
Fla., and a fellowship in adult hip and knee reconstruction at OrthoCarolina in outcomes, developing strong and efficient medical net-
Charlotte, N.C. Prior to joining Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, Dr. works, and working with the physician community to Dr. Amadeo Cabral
Suarez was affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston improve access and productivity. His leadership at various
practices and organizations have made him a recognized fig-
ure in health care in South Florida.

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