Marcus V. Ortega

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery | | Women's health advocate | he/him/his | @FPMRS | @HarvardMed | #Gynecology | #ACOG

[Jason H. Wasfy, M.D. @jasonwasfy]

In this work, @MarcusVOrtega shows a disturbing trend in MD burnout. He addressed several important analytic challenges in this space:

[Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim]

"...burnout pattern is a potential threat to the ability of the US health care system to care for patients..."

Physician Burnout https://t.co/xGkdoUREvl by @MarcusVOrtega @jasonwasfy et al cc @CMA_Docs @CFPC_e

Less burnout associated "with less time on administrative tasks..."

[Marcus V. Ortega @MarcusVOrtega]

@jasonwasfy @MassGeneralMDs Thank you so much for the kind words, @jasonwasfy. I'm truly grateful for all the opportunities and mentoring. Together, we'll continue to innovate and enhance patient care at @MassGeneralNews. 🙏🤝

[Marcus V. Ortega @MarcusVOrtega]

Women With Severe Chronic Constipation Have More Urogenital Symptoms https://t.co/Y7fWKBvfgg via @MassGeneralNews

[Marcus V. Ortega @MarcusVOrtega]

Thank you @jasonwasfy and the team to make this project possible! @FPMRS @iugaoffice @acog #pelvichealth #WomensHealth

[Jason H. Wasfy, M.D. @jasonwasfy]

Congrats @MarcusVOrtega !

In pilot study, asynchronous telehealth visits effectively treat overactive bladder https://t.co/LclahCXiPo

[Marcus V. Ortega @MarcusVOrtega]

Up to 1 in 5 women struggle with a frequent urge to urinate leading to incontinence and waking up at night multiple times to urinate. Overactive bladder is a common condition but it is NOT part of normal aging. Learn more: https://t.co/4IuxRjX0R0
@VoicesforPFD @iugaoffice

[Marcus V. Ortega @MarcusVOrtega]

@CassandraKisby @MayoObGynResFel Congratulations! 👏👏👏

[Marcus V. Ortega @MarcusVOrtega]

This article sheds light on the intertwining relationship between women with fecal incontinence and urinary symptoms.
@FPMRS @iugaoffice @VoicesforPFD

[Marcus V. Ortega @MarcusVOrtega]

So grateful to have our work from @MGHPELVICFLOORCENTER getting published!
Thank you to all co-authors who made this contribution possible! @MilenaWeinstein @LilianaBordei @YKim_MD @emilyvonbargen @MGHSurgery
#pelvichealth #aging #WomensHealth

[@ACPGBI @ACPGBI]

Urinary symptoms in women with faecal incontinence https://t.co/d7VxqLD3XQ

[Cassandra Kisby, MD MS @CassandraKisby]

.@FPMRS @GynSurgery #Urology colleagues, who screens their patients for connective tissue disorders? Women who come for recurrent #prolapse, early #stressincontinence? Do you know there are several easy screening tools? Most common in females that goes undiagnosed = #EhlersDanlos

[Marcus V. Ortega @MarcusVOrtega]

Depending on the type of urinary incontinence, a 30-minute surgical procedure can treat leakage of urine! Talk to your doctor and learn more about midurethral slings:
https://t.co/ZFflKZzNbg
#pelvichealth #Menopause #aging @Medtwitteer @FPMRS @VoicesforPFD @iugaoffice @mgh

[Cassandra Kisby, MD MS @CassandraKisby]

I vaccinated for my family, my colleagues, and my patients. Take the pledge: https://t.co/XbiE38P6aS
#OurShot2SaveLives

[Marcus V. Ortega @MarcusVOrtega]

1 in 10 women with bleeding after menopause can found cancerous cells of the uterus lining. If cancer is found it is usually at an early stage and treatment CAN CURE IT. The first step is to call your doctor. Learn more:
https://t.co/0jcBrlkSzE
#womenshealth #Menopause @FPMRS

[Marcus V. Ortega @MarcusVOrtega]

Bowel control is a common problem - it affects 6% of young women and up to 15 of older women. It is NOT part of normal aging and is a treatable condition. Learn more: #pelvichealth #womenshealth #aging #women @FPMRS @iugaoffice

[Voices for PFD @VoicesforPFD]

Bowel control problems can be embarrassing. However, they are more common than you may realize and can occur in men and women of all ages.

Learn more about symptoms and treatment options via the Voices for PFD website: https://t.co/K0CRbpSjYi

[Marcus V. Ortega @MarcusVOrtega]

Approximately 6 in 100 women giving birth for the first time might have a deeper tear involving the back passage/anal sphincter muscle. There are ways to minimize this risk. Learn more:
#WomensHealth #pregnancy #pelvicfloor #pelvichealth
@FPMRS @acog
https://t.co/j93xovyYK8

[NPR @NPR]

Pregnancy loss is alarmingly common, and grief looks different for everybody. Here's how you can show up for loved ones as they process the loss of a baby. https://t.co/paTQA3d10n

[ACOG @acog]

Late-breaking Annual Meeting news: We’re honored to share that CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, and U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, will be keynote speakers on Saturday, May 1! Register today. https://t.co/p7d0moS2IB

[Marcus V. Ortega @MarcusVOrtega]

Even Dinos are trying to avoid extinction from #COVID19 by wearing a mask, why wouldn't you? #WearAMask #pandemic2020 #getashot #EndCovidEverywhere @museumofscience

[Marcus V. Ortega @MarcusVOrtega]

Why would people get out of their way to deny equal rights to transgender people? This is NOT a political view but a matter of human rights!
#Transgendercare #genderqueer #Equality @danielquasar #HumanRights @MGHTransHealth @acog @FPMRS