Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, ASU Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Gilbert Ortega is an expert in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He researched medicine at Yale University School of Medicine. Yale University School of Medicine is a one of the best medicals schools. Yale University School of Medicine is ranked 7/57 in Research/PrimaryCare. He received 12 awards: "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification", "Top Doctors:Arizona State", "Nominated for Chief of Staff", "Top Doctors Orthopaedic Surgery", "Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery", "Best Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery"", "AO International John Border European Fellowship Award", "Resident Anatomy Award First Place", "Resident Course Winquest Cup Award for Best Table Instructor Group"", "Participant, training with 34th Grandmaster of Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu, Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi", "Top Gun Winner" and "Smith and Nephew Annual Orthopaedic Resident Abstract Competition". Gilbert Ortega, MD is a published doctor as well. He has 5 publications published. The latest was: Intraoperative CT in the assessment of posterior wall acetabular fracture stability. He accepts Medicare payments and is registered with Medicare.gov.

Publications

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• Intraoperative CT in the assessment of posterior wall acetabular Fracture stability.
• Charcot osteoarthropathy in a case of Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome.
• Direct cellular vs. indirect pager communication during orthopaedic surgical procedures: a prospective study.
• Limitations and pitfalls of 3-D fluoroscopic navigation in orthopaedic trauma surgery.

Schools

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• Yale University

• Harvard Medical SchoolMassachusetts General HospitalExternship

• YaleNew Haven HospYale U Sch Med

• John Border AO Fellowship

• Medizinische Hachschule Hannover

• Parkland Hosp Univ TX SW

• University Of Houston University Park

Procedures Preformed

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• Acetabulum Surgery
• All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
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Conditions Treated

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• Ankle Fracture
• Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
• Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder)
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Doctors Specialties

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• Orthopedic Hip Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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• Aetna
• Assurant Health
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Commercial Insurance Company
• Coventry Health Care
• Golden Rule
• GEHA
• Group Health Cooperative
• Medicare Advantage PFFS
• Humana
• Medicaid
• Medicare MCR
• MultiPlan PPO
• PHCS Network PPO
• MVP Health Care
• TriCare for Life
• Choice Plus POS
• Options PPO
• United Healthcare
• WellPoint
• Worker's Compensation WC

Awards

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• CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
• Top Doctors:Arizona State
• Nominated for Chief of Staff
• Top Doctors Orthopaedic Surgery
• Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery
• “Best Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery"
• AO International John Border European Fellowship Award
• Resident Anatomy Award First Place
• Resident Course Winquest Cup Award for “Best Table Instructor Group"
• Participant, training with 34th Grandmaster of Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu, Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi
• “Top Gun” Winner
• Smith and Nephew Annual Orthopaedic Resident Abstract Competition

Education

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• University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
• Yale-New Haven Hospital
• Yale University School of Medicine
• Texas A&M University
• Baylor College of Medicine/Rice University Honors Premedical Academy

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1114960168
NPPES Provider LastName		ORTEGA
NPPES Provider FirstName		GILBERT
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		852515648
NPPES Provider State		AZ
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		55.0
Distinct Opioid Count		0.0
Opioid Claim Count		0.0
Percent Opioid Claims		0.0

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1114960168
Last Name Of The Provider	ORTEGA
First Name Of The Provider	GILBERT
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