The work of a specialist in medical imaging and radiology exists on the fine line between recognition and anonymity. Yet it is undeniable that a correctly interpreted image can change the course of a person’s life.
Dr. Mirurgia Amieiro Paz has dedicated 28 years of her life to this specialty at the Lucía Íñiguez Landín Clinical-Surgical Hospital. Her work connects every branch of medicine and is crucial for reaching timely diagnoses. A task she approaches with scientific rigor, a deep sense of humanity, and a commitment to mentoring new generations.
Her path into medical imaging was not a matter of chance, but a passionate choice. After first qualifying as a specialist in Comprehensive General Medicine, she began a second specialization in 1992, drawn by the nature of radiology. A discipline that bridges all clinical fields, including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, and dermatology.
Fortuitously, her training coincided with a technological leap in this field in Cuba. Marked by the arrival of first-generation CT scanners—a milestone that solidified her devotion to this diagnostic specialty.
After completing her residency in 1995 at the Vladimir Ilich Lenin General University Hospital. Dr. Amieiro provided her services for three years in the municipality of Banes. In 1998, she joined the founding team of the Lucía Íñiguez Landín Clinical-Surgical Hospital to help launch its Department of Imaging and oversee the installation of the first computed tomography (CT) scanners. Since then, she has dedicated nearly three decades of continuous service to this hospital.
For this specialist, the greatest professional satisfaction lies in the ability to provide a timely diagnosis. One that guides the attending physician toward the appropriate treatment and ensures a swift recovery for the patient. “In radiology, every examination can help the attending physician decide on the next steps. Early diagnosis is also crucial, as it allows for timely intervention, which in turn supports recovery from an illness.”
She carries with her many unforgettable experiences. Ranging from complex medical cases to deeply sensitive situations. Such as diagnosing children or even her own family members. Circumstances in which the precision of medical imaging proves to be decisive.
“We have so many stories. Some are difficult; I have had to make diagnoses within my own family, and there are findings one would never wish to encounter. But that is simply part of the responsibility that comes with the job.” “What remains is the satisfaction of having been able to provide guidance and help in making the necessary decisions,” she says.
Despite the complexities of the current times, the numerous economic challenges, and the technological degradation facing the healthcare sector today. A result of the U.S. economic and financial blockade against Cuba. Mirurgia places her faith in the new generation of imaging specialists. She highlights that the solid theoretical foundation and the professional dignity of Cuban practitioners are their greatest strengths. Bolstered by access to databases, scientific literature, and continuous, networked learning.
This gives Dr. Mirurgia full confidence as she looks toward the future and the next generation currently being trained in classrooms and diagnostic departments.
She asserts that “these new professionals possess a firm knowledge base that allows them to perform at a level consistent with any international standard.” Reflecting on her own career path, when asked if she would choose the same road again, she responds with absolute certainty: “Without a doubt, I would choose Radiology and Medical Imaging once more.”
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