Orlando-Life-LogoOrlando-Life-LogoOrlando-Life-FavIconOrlando-Life-FavIcon
  • Home
  • Spotlight
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Food & Drink
  • Lifestyle
    • Gallery
    • Health & Wellness
    • Outdoors
    • Sports & Rec
    • Style & Fashion
  • Business
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Entrepreneurship & Startups
    • Goods & Services
    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    • Hospitality & Tourism
    • Professional Networking & Growth
    • Real Estate & Development
    • Tech & Simulation
  • Events
✕
            No results See all results
            Florida Rum Society brings Education and Deep Cut Rums to Orlando
            December 8, 2023
            2 Major Takeaways from First to Use Apple Vision Pro in Surgery
            February 7, 2024
            Published by Dave Vanz on December 12, 2023
            Categories
            • Business
            • Community
            • Healthcare & Life Sciences
            • Tech & Simulation
            Tags
            • Dr Marco Ferrara
            • Gaming Tech in Healthcare
            • Gaming Tech in Orlando
            • Gaming Technology in Medicine
            • life in orlando
            • Orlando Health Colon Doctor
            • orlando life
            • Surgical Metaverse

            Orlando Positioned to Lead Integration of Tech and Medicine, says Local Surgeon

            Like many in his generation, Dr. Marco Ferrara grew up playing video games and sees a big need and opportunity for the integration of technology in medicine.

            “I feel like there's a lot of potential in the medical space for that, particularly within surgery. Traditionally, surgery has been taught through textbooks where they have pictures of what you're going to do and then you learn by doing it. I feel like specifically in surgery, there's a lot of potential for simulation to practice doing things before you do it in real life."

            Dr. Marco Ferrara is a board-certified general colon and rectal surgeon with Orlando Health Colon and Rectal Institute. Thinking about the future of medical education he sees the idea of using simulation as a no brainer.


            Untitled-1
            Orlando’s Indienomicon brings game developers and local industry together for a 3 day event where teams rapidly prototype games to solve industry problems.
            Learn about Indienomicon

            Specializing in advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Ferrara shared that the closest experience he has in the integration of tech and medical training is with robotic surgery where you control the arms of the robot remotely using cameras and instruments. He sees the fidelity of this technology only getting better and envisions a time where you can upload a patient's CAT scan into the system and practice operating on them before you enter the actual surgery.

            With EA Sports, the activity around Creative Village, the increasing growth in local game development and the major footprint from the modeling, simulation and training industry, Dr. Ferrara sees Orlando uniquely positioned to bring technology into the medical field.

            Growing up, Dr. Ferrara’s dad was also a surgeon and at first Marco had no plans on following in his footsteps. After attending college, while still figuring out his path, he volunteered in the hospital which eventually changed his interest.

            A native Orlandoan, Dr. Ferrara left when he attended medical school. After living in New Orleans, he and his wife began to look for a vibrant, urban place with an exciting future and where they could see themselves raising a family. Ferrara also wanted to live somewhere he could teach residents and medical students, something he envisioned himself doing as a medical professional.

            Thinking about the generations of physicians and surgeons to come, Dr. Ferrara sees the need for education through technology as the best path forward. He also sees the use of technology as a great way to transfer ownership of data back to the patient, which he feels it belongs to anyway.


            Connect to People in Orlando

            • December 8, 2024

              How Kate Clodfelter Found Her Beat in Orlando’s Music Scene


              Read more
            • June 25, 2024

              Mark Tremonti from Creed has Found his Greatest Mission in Life


              Read more
            • November 2, 2023

              Jay Garner: Lieutenant General and Guardian of Freedom


              Read more
            • October 1, 2023

              Caris Baker: Using Art to Make the World a Better Place


              Read more
            • August 31, 2023

              Tony Piloseno Creates Connection Through Color


              Read more
            HUMAN-PERFORMANCE-DR-MASSON

            Dr. Robert Masson is a world-class neurosurgeon who is revolutionizing the medical field through his spirit of competition, innovation and pursuit of excellence.

            A Competitive Visionary in Surgical Tech

            Share
            12
            Dave Vanz
            Dave Vanz
            Proponent of strong, active and engaged communities. I believe everything we create is an expression of who we are, and it's that belief that drives my curiosity to uncover the story's behind those shaping Orlando's Culture. I approach life with a drive for innovation and love connecting with like-minded, kind and ambitious people.

            Related posts

            Good Times Bar and Grill Orlando Life
            May 29, 2025

            Good Times Rolls On: Maitland Bar Saved by Surprise Donor


            Read more
            Maya Cafe in Winter Park
            May 27, 2025

            Maya Café fuses culture, cuisine, and community in Winter Park


            Read more
            May 20, 2025

            Orlando weighs the future of downtown nightlife in May 19 workshop


            Read more

            Comments are closed.

            Follow us on Instagram

            Latest Stories

            • Blake Butler takes over Wednesday Open Mic at Bull & Bush
            • Good Times Rolls On: Maitland Bar Saved by Surprise Donor
            • Maya Café fuses culture, cuisine, and community in Winter Park
            • Orlando weighs the future of downtown nightlife in May 19 workshop
            • Flashy opening for revamped I-Drive lounge

            Menu

            • Home
            • Community
            • People
            • About
            • Careers
            • Terms of Services
            • Privacy Policy
            • Contact Us

            Contact info

            news@theorlandolife.com

            © 2025 TORL Media Group, LLC | All Rights Reserved
                      No results See all results