Maria Amorim Ciambarella

Doctor in Medicine (MD equivalent)
Acesso Health Advocacy
Maria

Maria Amorim Ciambarella

Doctor in Medicine (MD equivalent)
Acesso Health Advocacy
Advocate Location
Orlando , FL 32828
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Insurance & Billing
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
I help patients and families navigate the complexities of medicine and the healthcare system, providing clarity and confidence in decision-making. I explain medical information, diagnoses, treatments and insurance options in clear plain language, so you never feel overwhelmed.

I support patients by:
• Explaining diagnoses, test results, and treatment options in clear, simple language
• Preparing for appointments with the right questions and context
• Coordinating care and communication among providers to ensure nothing is missed
• Supporting second opinions when additional perspectives are needed
• Helping understand Medicare, coverage options, and resolving billing questions

My goal is to ensure you understand your healthcare and can act with confidence.
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • My geographical area of practice is Available for in-person services throughout Florida — including Miami/South Florida via Brightline train, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Orlando metro. TeleAdvocacy services available nationwide.
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
I know what it feels like to receive devastating medical news and not know who to trust.

During my pregnancy, an ultrasound specialist delivered a diagnosis of fetal malformation — right before a holiday weekend. The days that followed were among the most frightening of my life. After seeking the right specialist, the diagnosis was wrong. My son was born healthy.

Years later, already in the United States, a severe spinal condition left me unable to walk. The first surgeon described a major procedure as routine — over a week in the ICU, months of recovery. I kept looking. After three opinions I found the right surgeon and had a minimally invasive procedure instead. I was walking the next day and out of the hospital in two days.

Both times my medical background helped me ask the right questions and refuse to accept the first answer. Most patients don't have that. That is why I do this work — so no one faces those moments alone.
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Formal Education
MD - Doctor in Medicine - School of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Residency / Specialization - Hematology Residency – Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
Language Proficiency
  • Portuguese
Additional Skills
Unique Background & Attributes

Clinical background in Hematology — specialized knowledge of blood disorders and complex diagnoses
Qualified Medical Interpreter — Portuguese/English
Medicare and insurance benefits navigation — coverage questions, denial appeals, benefits optimization
Culturally fluent with Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking patients and families
Personal experience navigating the US healthcare system as an immigrant patient
Understanding of biologic and monoclonal antibody therapies from research background

Conditions and Situations I Can Help Navigate
Cancer diagnosis
Cancer immunotherapy
Oncology navigation
Targeted therapy
Biologic medications
Monoclonal antibody therapies
Blood disorders
Hematology conditions
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Anemia
Autoimmune conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Inflammatory conditions
Diabetes management
Spinal conditions
Minimally invasive surgery options
Second opinion navigation
Misdiagnosis
Incorrect diagnosis
Fetal diagnosis concerns
Obstetric ultrasound concerns
Prenatal diagnosis navigation
Medicare coverage questions
Insurance denial appeals
Hospital discharge planning
Elderly care
Senior healthcare navigation
Geriatrics
Chronic conditions
Care coordination
Language barriers in healthcare
Portuguese speaking patients
Brazilian patients
Immigrant patients
Telehealth advocacy
Nationwide advocacy services
Professional Affiliations
HIPAA Awareness for Business Associates - Certificate
ALTA Certification of Qualification as Medical Interpretation in Portuguese
AHIP - Medicare Training
Volunteered at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital - Miami, FL