A new physician is in the spotlight at FLASS this week. Just as we promised, we are dedicating this blog to a new physician: Dr. Miguel Ortiz-Bonilla. Around FLASS, we know him as Dr. Ortiz. And we are presenting him to our readers now, as he has recently joined the staff.
In our last blog, we welcomed both Dr. Miguel Ortiz-Bonilla and Dr. Francis Christian to our FLASS family. Previously, we focused our attention on the experience and achievements of Dr. Christian.
Now, our focus turns to Dr. Miguel Ortiz-Bonilla.
Jacqueline Blanco, the FLASS Practice Administrator commented, “Dr. Miguel Ortiz was referred to us by Dr. Arelis Cordero. She joined our group a couple of years ago. They have known each other for years.”
She added, with happy irony, “He has followed the same program path she has taken… including now, joining the same wonderful group of physicians,” here at FLASS.
Focusing on Dr. Miguel Ortiz-Bonilla
Dr. Miguel Ortiz-Bonilla: Dedicated to Your Treatment and Care.
Dr. Ortiz-Bonilla is a highly qualified, experienced, and dedicated physician. Recently he stated that his goal “is to provide quality care to his patients and make sure your health is in good hands.” This sentiment perfectly matches our patient-centered philosophy here at Florida Lung, Asthma, and Sleep Specialists.
Likewise, we are certain that those of us who suffer from COPD, Lung Cancer, Asthma, and other lung-related problems, will be happy to know that his interest mirrors yours.
Dr. Ortiz also states that treatment of “asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer” are among his primary interest and concerns. Chances are that this new FLASS physician might be treating, consulting, or at least meeting you. Thus, we believe his qualifications, and experience will interest you.
Why You Should Care Your New Physician is Board Certified
Dr. Ortiz-Bonilla is Board certified in Internal medicine and Pulmonary Disease by the internal American Board of Internal Medicine. And why should readers care about that?
We often hear the words “Board-Certified associated with doctors. However, do we really know the meaning behind that certification? It is only attained after years of work, study, and examinations. Thus, if your doctors are board-certified in their specialties, it means they have passed periodic exams to test their knowledge in their special fields at the highest level of difficulty.
Board certification assures you as a patient that a physician is up to date in recent procedures and medicines in his field. It also means your doctor is being reviewed by peers.
In fact, experts explain to doctors that “Passing your boards demonstrates that you have met rigorous standards and have the clinical judgment, skills, and attitudes essential for the delivery of excellent patient care.”
Physicians can be certified in their field and, in many cases, in their specialty. And now you know that Dr. Miguel Bonilla-Ortiz’s Board Certification is a very meaningful accomplishment. And it is critical to becoming part of the FLASS family of physicians.
An International Journey by Dr. Ortiz
Dr. Ortiz is Highly Dedicated to the Art of Healing Lung Conditions.
Dr. Ortiz completed his internal medicine residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Likewise, he completed his training in pulmonary and critical care medicine training in San Juan.
His awards during that time included the Excellence in Clinical Practice Award. In addition to numerous clinical awards, he has also taken home awards for his scholarly activity. Most recently, they also recognized him with the Professionalism Award for 2021, proof he could blend and balance practical as well as scholastic and research skills.
New Physician: Time Travel: in Education and Experience From 2008 to 2021
We would not be surprised at these awards if we just step back in time to take a quick glance at Dr. Ortiz-Bonilla’s educational statistics. It was 2008 when he began his college studies at Cayey University College in Puerto Rico.
There, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with the esteemed status of “ Magna Cum Laude.”
Next, he studied at the School of Medicine (2009-2012) Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, School of Medicine, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. There, he received his MD in 2013. Then, in 2013-2014, Dr. Ortiz-Bonilla’s dedication took him to New York. Thus, it was that he completed the New York Pre-Internship Program in New York Medical College, in the city of Valhalla.
New Physician: Heart-Felt Residency in Internal Medicine
Welcome Home! You’ve Been Missed.
During the time, 2014-2017, Dr. Ortiz completed his residency in the VA Caribbean Healthcare System San Juan, Puerto Rico Internal Medicine. Then, he became board certified by the American Internal Medicine Board of Certification. There he spent recent years with the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in both Pulmonary and Critical Care specialties.
Research and Presentations: Constant Companions on Dr. Miguel Ortiz-Bonilla’s Journey to FLASS
Throughout his career, Dr. Ortiz has been engaged in constant rounds of publications and presentations. Additionally, he has investigated countless pulmonary and critical care conditions.
Likewise, he has been active in laboratory research as well as clinical patient care. In 2018, at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Program in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he worked with his mentor, William Rodriguez-Cintrón, M.D.
Certainly, their project was “Lung Function Changes in Veteran Patients with Previous History of Cannabis Smoking.”
The Never-Ending Quest: Searching for Answers about Life, Lungs, and Breath
Over subsequent years, he worked in such multi-faceted projects as “A Study to Evaluate a Panel of Blood Biomarkers for Use in Patient Undergoing Evaluation for Lung Cancer, ONC-LN-04” and “Influenza Vaccine to Effectively Stop Cardiopulmonary Thoracic Events and Decompensated Heart failure.
He “Presented” many more topics. And all of them encompassed various aspects of pulmonary and critical care research. Some were esoteric and all are still very applicable to physicians in the world of medicine in this decade.
New Physician: Back to the Future: 2021
Our time travel into Dr. Ortiz’s background has brought us Back to the Future, and to a personal level.
Despite his full professional schedule, Dr. Ortiz maintains an avid interest in many sports. He gravitates to baseball, softball, and volleyball. Likewise, mountain biking and Kung Fu fascinate him.
By the way, if he is not working, you might find our new physician reading or indulging in his artistic hobby of sketching and painting.
Moreover, he is a passionate cook, and if you are lucky, you might find him baking pastries. (We will all drop hints about this at Christmastime.)
Remarkably, this new physician knows how to prioritize his time so he can spend a little while at the beach. And when off-duty, he always gives top priority to his family and friends.
Terrific Take-Aways from Our Welcoming Blog of Our New Physician
Dr. Ortiz, Welcome Back to Florida and to Your FLASS Family.
In a recent interview, Dr. Ortiz expressed how much he anticipates “working with this great team of physicians.” He also appreciates how FLASS physicians “offer only up-to-date and evidence-based medicine.”
Above all, our new physician appreciates how the FLASS doctors and staff “hold patients as their first priority, providing trust, safety, and empathy.” It is obvious that Dr. Ortiz “is proud to start this new chapter in his career and eager to meet you all and be part of your family.”