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Office
8740 N Kendall Dr
Ste 209
Miami, FL 33176Phone+1 305-412-9990Fax+1 305-412-9767
Education & Training
- University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1987 - 1990
- Lincoln Medical and Mental Health CenterResidency, Surgery, 1982 - 1987
- Nicklaus Childrens HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1981 - 1982
- Universidad La Salle School of MedicineClass of 1981
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 1984 - Present
- FL State Medical License 1993 - 2026
- OH State Medical License 1990 - 1994
- American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsSalvage of an avulsed expanded scalp flap to correct burn alopecia.Mel T. Ortega, Robert L. McCauley, Martin C. Robson
Southern Medical Journal. 1990-02-01
Press Mentions
- Cosmetic Surgery Today Works with a Problem Solving Approach — Dr. Mel Thomas OrtegaNovember 15th, 2021
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