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  • Office

    8740 N Kendall Dr
    Ste 209
    Miami, FL 33176
    Phone+1 305-412-9990
    Fax+1 305-412-9767

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1987 - 1990
  • Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
    Lincoln Medical and Mental Health CenterResidency, Surgery, 1982 - 1987
  • Nicklaus Childrens Hospital
    Nicklaus Childrens HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1981 - 1982
  • Universidad La Salle School of Medicine
    Universidad La Salle School of MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1984 - Present
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1993 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1990 - 1994
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Cosmetic Surgery Today Works with a Problem Solving Approach — Dr. Mel Thomas Ortega
    Cosmetic Surgery Today Works with a Problem Solving Approach — Dr. Mel Thomas OrtegaNovember 15th, 2021