Paola Torres Ortiz, MD
- Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-826-7500
Languages: English, Spanish
Departments:
Office location:
6651 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Paola Torres Ortiz, MD
Dr. Torres Ortiz, who was born and raised in Venezuela, is driven by her passion for women's health and providing quality care. With a foundation in evidence-based medicine, Dr. Torres Ortiz offers comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology care tailored to women in all phases of life. Her clinical interests encompass a wide spectrum, from pregnancy and well-woman care to minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and the management of benign gynecologic conditions.
In her practice, Dr. Torres Ortiz aims to provide personalized treatment options designed to meet the unique needs of each patient. She prioritizes patient-centered care and strives to build strong, collaborative relationships with her patients. By fostering open communication and mutual trust, she empowers her patients to actively participate in their health care decisions, ensuring they feel heard and valued throughout their journey to wellness.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Torres Ortiz finds joy in exploring new destinations, staying active on the tennis court and cherishing quality time with her loved ones.
Education
School | Education | Degree | Year |
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Michigan State University | Residency | Obstetrics & Gynecology | 2022 |
Universidad de Los Andes | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2013 |
Organizations
Organization Name | Role |
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Member |
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine | Member |
Honors and awards
- 2022
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Excellence in Vaginal Surgery Skills, Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Michigan State University
- 2022
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Maternal-Fetal Medicine Award, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Michigan State University
- 2022
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Best Teacher Award, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Michigan State University
- 2021
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Reproductive Medicine Excellence Award, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Spectrum Health/Michigan State University
- 2021
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Student Teacher Award, Michigan State University
- 2020
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Outstanding Resident in Gynecology Oncology, Society of Gynecology Oncology
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Guimaraes C, Corroenne R, Zarutskie A, Yepez M, Torres P, Shetty A, Lee W, Espinoza J, Shamshirsaz AA, Nassr AA, Belfort M, Whitehead W, Sanz Cortes M. Is ventriculomegaly and hindbrain herniation seen before and after prenatal neural tube defect repair associated with a worse functional level than anatomical level at birth? Prenatal Diagnosis, 2021 Jul; 41(8):972-982
Sanz Cortes M, Torres P, Yepez M, Guimaraes C, Zarutskie A, Shetty A, Hsiao A, Pyarali M, Davila I, Espinoza J, Shamshirsaz AA, Nassr A, Whitehead W, Lee W, Belfort MA. Comparison of brain microstructure after prenatal spina bifida repair by either laparotomy-assisted fetoscopic or open approach. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020 01; 55(1):87-95
Zarutskie A, Guimaraes C, Yepez M, Torres P, Shetty A, Sangi-Haghpeykar H, Lee W, Espinoza J, Shamshirsaz AA, Nassr A, Belfort MA, Whitehead WE, Sanz Cortes M. Prenatal brain imaging for predicting need for postnatal hydrocephalus treatment in fetuses that had neural tube defect repair in utero. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019 Mar; 53(3):324-334
Sanz Cortes M, Davila I, Torres P, Yepez M, Lee W, Guimaraes CV, Sangi-Haghpeykar H, Whitehead WE, Castillo J, Nassr AA, Espinoza J, Shamshirsaz AA, Belfort MA. Does fetoscopic or open repair for spina bifida affect fetal and postnatal growth? Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019 Mar; 53(3):314-323
Sanz Cortes M, Castro E, Sharhan D, Torres P, Yepez M, Espinoza J, Shamshirsaz AA, Nassr AA, Popek E, Whitehead W, Belfort MA. Amniotic membrane and placental histopathological findings after open and fetoscopic prenatal neural tube defect repair. Prenatal Diagnosis, 2019 03; 39(4):269-279
Lynch TA, Olson-Chen C, Colihan S, Meyers J, Holloman C, Li D, Link H, Torres P, Kim A, King DJ, Eckman C, Varlamov A, Dexter S, Pressman EK, Soto-Torres E, Malshe A. Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes: Outcomes with Expectant Management until 34 versus 35 Weeks. American Journal of Perinatology, 2019;36(7):659-668