On May 20, 2014, Dr. Orlando Santandreu, his father, and his son were featured on New York 1 News for Cuban Independence Day. He and his family were interviewed at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, on the fifth floor in the Women’s Health Center.
During the interview with reporter Rolman Vergara, Santandreu stated, “It is a beautiful profession because I get to see women become mothers and assist in the birth of their children. I am grateful to Flushing Hospital for giving me the opportunity to help the diverse, multicultural Flushing community.”
Dr. Santandreu has been a practicing OB/GYN at Flushing Hospital for approximately 15 years and is a highly valued member of the hospital’s community. He feels close to his Cuban roots because he and his family maintain Cuban traditions, enjoy Cuban cuisine, and large, extended family parties. Although it is inevitable to become Americanized once in the United States for a substantial period of time, keeping cultural traditions allows one to maintain his or her individual identity and heritage as an American. Dr. Santandreu, along with his father and son, are an inspiration to not only the Cuban community, but also to the entire Flushing Hospital family.
To see Dr. Santandreu’s article and clip from New York 1 News, click the link below: