Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon Dr. Orlando López de Victoria has drawn attention for the way he integrates his Christian faith with his work in the operating room.
With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. López de Victoria has shared that before every surgery, he pauses to pray and invites Jesus to guide him as he begins each procedure.
For him, medicine is more than technical skill alone. He believes that every operation requires careful preparation, scientific knowledge, precision, teamwork, and humility before God. While recognizing the importance of medical training and experience, he says he also entrusts each patient and procedure to the Lord in prayer.
His testimony has encouraged many Christians who view their professions as opportunities to serve God faithfully while using the gifts and abilities He has given them.
Whether in medicine, education, business, or any other field, believers are called to work with excellence while depending on God's wisdom and strength.
Colossians 3:23 says:
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."
James 1:5 says:
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."
May God continue to bless and guide healthcare professionals around the world, granting them wisdom, compassion, and strength as they care for those entrusted to them.