Expertise:
Dr. Martinez-Ohara's expertise is in anemia, lymphoma, multi-myeloma, hematology and oncology treatment, general and malignant hematology and solid tumor oncology.
Major Product/SVS:
Oncology Care and Treatment
Education Degrees:
Fellowship in Hematology, Oncology and Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland; Residency, South Baltimore General Hospital; Internship, South Baltimore General Hospital; MD, University of Monterrey, Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud
Affiliations Awards:
Texas Society of Medical Oncology; Texas Medical Association; American Medical Association; American Society of Clinical Oncology
Work History:
Chief of Staff, Valley Baptist Medical Center (2008); District Six Coordinator, Texas Medical Association (2008); Vice Chief of Staff, Valley Baptist Medical Center (2007); Chief of Medical Staff, Valley Regional Medical Center; Professor of Anthropology, Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, Monterey, Mexico
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was serving at the Valley Regional Medical Center, Brownsville as a chief of medicine in 2000 and as a chief of staff in 2003 and 2008.
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
26
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work and dedication.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he was affected by blood disorders. He was also inspired by his family members who were doctors and attended medical school to specialize in oncology.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Evaluating and Treating Patients with Cancer and Blood Disorders
Education Certifications:
License, State of Texas
Awards/Honors:
Top Two Percent of Oncologists in the Nation (2008)