Montiero’s surgeon, Dr. Steve Williams of AdventHealth, specializes in urology and robotic surgery.
AdNow, Montiero, who’s a first responder and U.S. Air Force veteran, wants to raise awareness about patient advocacy and preventative care.
“It’s preventative care, don’t ignore the signs, take care of yourself, because if you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t take care of anyone else,” he said.
Reminders about preventative care have become even more important since the start of the pandemic.
He’s now sharing his story in an effort to encourage others not to neglect their health needs because they’re afraid to visit a health care facility during the coronavirus pandemic.