Dr. Mel Ortega, MD
Dr. Mel Ortega, MD is a plastic surgeon in Coral Gables, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad De La Salle, Facultad Mexicana De Medicina in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lancaster General Hospital and Mercy Health-West Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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51 SW 42nd Ave Coral Gables, FL 33134Make an Appointment
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care philosophy
Spectrum Aesthetics combines high quality cosmetic surgery with five-star service in a private and luxurious setting. From the complimentary valet to the well-appointed office, at Spectrum Aesthetics Plastic Surgery you can enjoy the latest cosmetic...read moreCosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Residency Hospital, 1990Lincoln Med And Mental Health Center
Residency Hospital, 1987Miami Childrens Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1982Variety Children's Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1982Universidad De La Salle, Facultad Mexicana De Medicina
Medical School, 1980
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- Recipient of 60
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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