Dr. Rafel Fernandez-Soltero is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon leader with expertise in Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Hip and Knee In-patient and Out-patient Replacements, and General Orthopedics. He has a special interest in clinical performance improvement, value-based medicine, quality of care, telemedicine, safety, and operations. Dr. Fernandez-Soltero has extensive experience from over twenty years in leadership positions in health care, professional, and community organizations. His experience lies in clinical staff oversight, regulatory compliance, medical bylaws and regulations, protocol development, contract negotiations, business development, and technology. Dr. Fernandez-Soltero is recognized as a specialist in health care tort reform, state health-related legislative, and regulatory issues. He is a creative cultural change agent and strategic leader with a focus on maximizing operational efficiencies, improving patient care and safety, and increasing revenue while leveraging EMR and informational tools and capabilities. As a Physician Executive MBA he is focused on optimizing healthcare processes, new business service lines, and optimizing medical services while increasing revenue. He is passionate about teamwork and helping physicians succeed in the new healthcare environment.