Dr. Mel Thomas OrtegaDr. Mel Thomas Ortega

Pre-Medical Education:
Immaculata-La Salle High School                                                                 Miami, Florida
Florida State University                                                                                   Tallahassee, Florida
Miami Dade Community College                                                                   Miami, Florida
La Salle University                                                                                            Mexico City, Mexico

Medical Education:
La Salle University Mexican Medical School                                                Mexico City, Mexico

Residencies:
Lincoln Medical Health Center (General Surgery) Bronx, New York                                          1982-1986
Lincoln Medical Health Center (Chief Resident General Surgery) Bronx, New York              1986-1987
University of Texas Medical Branch (Plastic Surgery) Galveston, Texas                                  1987-1990

Practice:
Strax Rejuvenation & Aesthetics Institute, Inc.                                                                            Lauderhill, Florida
Artistic Center for Plastic Surgery                                                                                                    Miami, Florida
Juvencia Plastic Surgery Center                                                                                                       Miami, Florida

Certifications:
American Board of Plastic Surgery                                                                                                  1992
American Board of Surgery                                                                                                               1988

Organizations:
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
American Society of Aesthetics Plastic Surgery
Miami Society of Plastic Surgeons

Hospital Privileges:
Florida Medical Center
Broward Surgery Center
Metropolitan Hospital,                                                                                                           
Jackson South Hospital                                                                                                                 
                                                          
Licensed in:
Florida