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Dr. Mel Ortega, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
3.1 (30)
Map Pin Small Coral Gables, FL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Mel Ortega, MD

Dr. Mel Ortega, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Coral Gables, FL. They specialize in Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Plastic Surgery. They graduated from Universidad De La Salle, Facultad Mexicana De Medicina and is affiliated with Chippenham Hospital, Lancaster General Hospital, The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Mercy Health-St. Rita''s Medical Center, Reading Hospital, Mercy Health-West Hospital, Mercy Health-Springfield Regional Medical Center, Lee Memorial Hospital, Parkview Regional Medical Center, Falmouth Hospital, University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center, OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Belton Regional Medical Center, HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital, Wellstar Paulding Hospital, Bourbon Community Hospital, Canyon Vista Medical Center, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Harrison Memorial Hospital, Heritage Valley Sewickley, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Pascagoula Hospital, Saint Joseph''s University Medical Center, Thomas Memorial Hospital and University of Michigan Health-West. Dr. Ortega, completed a residency at University Tex Med Br. Patients rated Dr. Ortega an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Ortega works at Practice in Coral Gables, FL with other offices in Miami, FL. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ortega's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Miami Aesthetic Surgery Associates LLC
    51 Sw 42nd Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 514-0318
  2. 2
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    8740 N Kendall Dr Ste 209, Miami, FL 33176 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 412-9990

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Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Chippenham Hospital
  • Lancaster General Hospital
  • The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health
  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center
  • Mercy Health-St. Rita''s Medical Center
  • Reading Hospital
  • Mercy Health-West Hospital
  • Mercy Health-Springfield Regional Medical Center
  • Lee Memorial Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Falmouth Hospital
  • University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
  • OhioHealth Grant Medical Center
  • Belton Regional Medical Center
  • HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
  • HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
  • Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
  • HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital
  • Wellstar Paulding Hospital
  • Bourbon Community Hospital
  • Canyon Vista Medical Center
  • Decatur Memorial Hospital
  • Harrison Memorial Hospital
  • Heritage Valley Sewickley
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest
  • Pascagoula Hospital
  • Saint Joseph''s University Medical Center
  • Thomas Memorial Hospital
  • University of Michigan Health-West

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    About Dr. Mel Ortega, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1033271259
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Tex Med Br
    Residency
    Internship
    • Miami Childrens Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Universidad De La Salle, Facultad Mexicana De Medicina
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Plastic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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