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Dr. Gezzer Ortega M.D., M.P.H., Internist
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Dr. Gezzer Ortega M.D., M.P.H.

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4927 Auburn Ave Suite 200 Bethesda MD, 20814
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Dr. Gezzer Ortega is a general surgeon practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Ortega specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Ortega provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Howard University College of Medicine (HUCM) Medical Degree 2011

Board Certification

Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  • Bronze Medal for Paper Competition at the Drew Walker Symposium 2012 Surgical Section of the National Medical Association 
  • Certificate for successful completion 2011-12 Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery Center 
  • Certificate, Most Outstanding Poster Research Presentation 2011 15th National Hispanic Medical Association 
  • HUCM Outstanding Service and Leadership Student Council Award 2008-09 Latino Health Organization at Howard University College of Medicine 
  • Gates Millennium Scholar 2000-05 Bill and Melinda Gates Millennium Scholarship Foundation 
  • Ruth Meyer Undergraduate Research Scholar Award 2002-03 the Syracuse University Department of Biology 

Treatments

  • Primary Care
  • Opiod counseling and treatment
  • Medical Weightloss
  • Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Allergy Testing
  • Chronic Care Management
  • Minor Laceration and Repair

Professional Memberships

  • Candidate Member, Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) 
  • Professional Member Surgical Outcomes Club (SOC) 
  • Resident Member American College of Surgeons (ACS) 
  • Professional Member National Medical Association (NMA) 
  • Professional Member National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) 
  • Professional Member American Medical Student Association (AMSA) 
  • Professional Member Student National Medical Association (SNMA), Member, 

Dr. Gezzer Ortega M.D., M.P.H.'s Practice location

Practice At 2041 Georgia Ave Nw Howard University Hospital

2041 Georgia Ave Nw Howard University Ho -
Washington, DC 20060
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Jivana Care

4927 Auburn Ave Suite 200 -
Bethesda, MD 20814
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