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Eugenio Mulero Portela, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Mayaguez, PR, Dr. Ramon E. Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Branch

EugenioMulero PortelaMDFACS

Thoracic Surgery Mayaguez, PR

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayagüez Medical Center

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  • Office

    Mayagüez Medical Center
    Ave. Hostos 410
    Mayaguez, PR 00680
    Phone+1 787-652-9200
    Fax+1 787-652-1829
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Summary

  • FACS. FCCP. Board Certified & Re-Certified. Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayagüez Medical Center (MMC) since February 2021, integrating immediately the EVH technology, multiple coronary bypasses, bovine valves, auto-transfusion & blood management protocols, postoperative protocols, and protocols to transfer patients safely from other institutions for cardiac surgery at MMC.

Education & Training

  • Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
    Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1993 - 1996
  • Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine
    Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1993
  • Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena
    Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez UrenaClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • PR State Medical License
    PR State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1993 - 1997
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • Ponce Health Sciences University Associate Professor of Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FCCP) American College of Chest Physicians
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Thoracic Endometriosis: First Reported Case in Puerto Rico and Review of Literature  
    C. Garcia-Gubern MD, L. Colon-Rolon MD, O. Vazquez-Torres MD, G. Martinez-Alayon MD, A. Santos-Santiago MD, E. Mulero-Portela MD, Boletin Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico, Volumen 105, Numero 1

Committees

  • President, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations Committee 2016 - Present
  • President, Surgical & Invasive Cases Review Committee 2010 - Present
  • Member, Blood Conservation & Blood Management Committee

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations