Amy Ortega

If you are looking for a double-fellowship trained, board certified reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon you are in the right place.  Dr. Amy Simon Ortega has a rare set of skills and  expertise in plastic surgery, reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery, as well as eyelid (oculoplastic) surgery. Dr. Ortega studied medicine ad the University of Texas Medical Branch.   She was then chosen to participate in one of only three programs nationwide offering an advanced five-year residency focused on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

To further hone her skills and differentiate herself, Dr. Ortega went on to complete a Michigan fellowship in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery where she acquired unique experience in the SPAIR short-scar breast surgery procedures. Not only was Dr. Ortega the first, she remains the only surgeon in the southeastern US with this felllowship training in the SPAIR breast surgery.   With a dedication to expertise in her field she chose to complete a second fellowship with and Emory affiliated practice in Atlanta  in Cosmetic and Oculoplastic Surgery.  There is no other surgeon to have completed both of these very unique and prestigious fellowships.  If you are looking for Tennessee's Best Plastic Surgeon you cannot find one with a more unique set of experience and qualifications.

Dr. Ortega's active academic interest has included clinical research in the areas of ultrasonic liposuction, reconstructive and cosmetic facial burn surgery, reconstructive breast surgery (for women with breast cancer), breast reduction surgery, and breast lift surgery. Dr. Ortega has been published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, an internationally recognized plastic surgery journal. She has also authored articles on SPAIR breast surgery and lower body contouring which were published in New You Atlanta, and has been featured in Atlanta Magazine, Season, the AJC, Atlanta Woman, Jezebel, Points North, Creative Loafing, and Atlanta Business Chronicle. Before and after photos of her work have been featured in New Beauty magazine, and she has been invited to speak at numerous events. As a recognized expert in cosmetic and breast surgery, Dr. Ortega is a frequent source when the media is seeking information. She has appeared as a guest on Fox 5's Good Day Atlanta, Fox 5 News, and numerous radio stations including the KICKS 101.5 morning show and the Q100 morning show.

Dr. Ortega is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only plastic surgery board which is recognized and accredited by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

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