PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — In honor of Father’s Day, we’ve got a story that’s all about legacy, love, and life-saving work. A father and son in southern Palm Beach County don’t just share a name, they share a calling. Both are gynecologic oncologists, working side-by-side at Delray Medical Center, helping women fight cancer, together.
Dr. Fernando Recio and his son, also named Fernando have more than just a family bond. They share an operating room, a specialty, and a deep respect for each other’s work. Dr. Recio senior followed in his own father’s medical footsteps, and now, his son is doing the same.
“I’ve learned a lot from him because he brought a lot of new ideas to the practice and new forms of therapy to the practice,” Fernando Recio senior, said. “I think it’s an awesome and unique experience. You know, I basically have built in mentorship, in the beginning of my career, that’s family,” Fernando Recio Jr. said…