Felix Raymond Ortega, MD |
Positions and Appointments |
| 2008-present | |
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery |
| Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY |
| 2008-present | |
Director, Columbia Wound Healing Program |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY |
| 2008-present | |
Attending Surgeon |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY |
Clinical Specialties
Reconstructive surgery
Aesthetic surgery
Wound healing
Research Interests
Bioengineered alternative tissues
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Education and Training |
| 1992-1994 | |
Resident, Plastic Surgery |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL |
| 1987-1992 | |
Resident, General Surgery |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA |
| 1983-1987 | |
MD |
| Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY |
| 1974-1978 | |
BS, Applied Science- Mechanical Engineering |
| United States Military Academy, West Point, NY |
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Professional Experience
| 2006-2008 | |
Division Chief of Plastic Surgery |
| State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, |
| 2005-2008 | |
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery |
| State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, |
| 2004-2006 | |
Director, Advanced Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine |
| Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY |
| 2003-2006 | |
Staff Surgeon |
| Ortega Plastic Surgery, Brooklyn, NY |
| 2000-2007 | |
Surgeon |
| Medical Mission, Ecuador |
| 1997-2003 | |
Department Chairman and Managing Physician Partner, Department of Plastic Surgery |
| MeritCare, Fargo, North Dakota |
| 1995-1996 | |
Staff Surgeon |
| F. Raymond Ortega MD PA, Anderson, South Carolina |
| 1994-1995 | |
Staff Surgeon |
| Bearwood Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Anderson, South Carolina |
| 1984-1986 | |
Preceptor, Tutor and Assistant Laboratory Coordinator Pre-Medical Research and Education Program |
| Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY |
| 1978-1983 | |
Active Duty |
| United States Army, Ft. Bragg, NC; Ft. Belvoir, VA |
Professional Honors
U. S. Army Ranger Tab
German Marksmanship Medal (Bronze)
National Defense Service Ribbon
U. S. Army Special Forces Green Beret
U. S. Army Master Parachutist Badge
Tunisian Paratrooper Award
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Professional Societies and Committees
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
President, First District Medical Society, North Dakota Medical Association, 2001-2002
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Presentations
Ortega FR, Cohen MJ, and Vernick JJ. Outcome of the Resuscitation of Trauma Patients in an Emergency Department Based Operating Room. Presented at the R. Adams Cawley Trauma Symposium
Ortega FR, Fix RJ, and Vasconez LO. Repair of Multiply Recurrent Abdominal Hernias. Presented at the American Society of Plastic and reconstructive Surgery Scientific Meeting.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia
Allen Pavilion Room 3 Field East
5141 Broadway
New York, NY 10034
Phone: 212-932-4738
Fax: 212-932-4154
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