Dr. Vilma Ortega MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
239 Ave. Arterial Hostos Capital Center Bldg Suite 601 San Juan PR, 00918About
Dr. Vilma Ortega is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Ortega specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Ortega can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Ortega can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood. Dr. Ortega is a NAMS ( North America Menopause Society) Certified Practitioner and has multiple certifications in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement therapies, offering her menopausic patients the best care and education in traditional and non traditional therapies and disease prevention. Dr. Ortega is working on her Board certifications for pediatric/adolescent gyn and obesity medicine. She is aware that continuing education will ensure the best quality of care and education for her patients.
Education and Training
Universidad Central del Caribe MD 1992
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Karlis Adamsons Award 1993 UDH- Ob/Gyn Residency
- Valedictorian Ob/Gyn 1996 1996 UPR-RCM OB/Gyn Residency
Professional Memberships
- North American Menopause Society
- American Medical Association
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Asociacin Mdica de Puerto Rico, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, IAPAM International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
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