Our Staff
Surgical Staff – We have highly skilled Registered Nurses on staff in our operative facility. With many years of plastic surgical experience, they constantly monitor new technology and improved methods in the field of Facial Plastic Surgery, insuring quality assurance and care.
Anesthesiologist – Both general anesthesia and local anesthesia are used for surgeries. If you choose general anesthesia, a board certified physician anesthesiologist will be present to monitor the anesthesia and your safety while Dr. Portuese performs the surgery.
Our office staff works together as a team to provide a relaxed and comfortable environment in which your concerns may be thoroughly addressed with complete confidentiality. After your consultation with Dr. Portuese, we’ll discuss scheduling, preparation and review follow-up care for your surgery.
Warmth and professionalism are attributes of our staff. Our commitment to you, the patient, is to provide the highest quality administrative, medical and personal care possible. We want to make a positive difference in each patient’s life.
Your well-being, prior, during and after your procedure, is very important to us. It is paramount that you feel assured, informed and confident of your procedure in advance. We realize that thorough preparation prior to your procedure contributes to a successful outcome and recovery period.
Janet
Office Administrator
Patient Care Coordinator
Jamie
Administrative Assistant
Angela
OR Supervisor
Noel
Recovery Nurse
Pam
OR Surgical Nurse
Connie
Billing
Board Certified Anesthesiologists
Board Certification
Anesthesiology
Residency
1997-2000 Virginia Mason Medical Center
Internship
1996-1997 Virginia Mason
Medical School
1996 Medical College of Wisconsin
Undergraduate
1992 University of California at Berkeley
Board Certification
Anesthesiology
Fellowship or Subspecialty Certifications
2009-2010 University of Washington School of Medicine – Thoracic/Vascular Anesthesia
Residency
2006-2009 University of Washington School of Medicine
Internship
2005-2006 Midwestern University
Medical School
2005 Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of MWU
Undergraduate
2000 Colorado College
Board Certification
Anesthesiology
Fellowship or Subspecialty Certifications
1987-1988 University of Washington School of Medicine – Cardiac Anestheisa
Residency
1985-1987 Virginia Mason
Internship
1984-1985 Virginia Mason
Medical School
1984 University of Washington
Undergraduate
1980 University of Washington
Board Certification
Anesthesiology
Residency
1993-1996 Anesthesiology, University of Washington
Internship
1992-1993 University of Washington
Medical School
1992 University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Undergraduate
1988 University of Wisconsin
Board Certification
Anesthesiology
Residency
1996-1999 University of Washington School of Medicine
Internship
1995-1996 Saint Joseph Hospital
Medical School
1995 University of Texas Medical School as San Antonio
Undergraduate
1990 University of Texas, Austin
Board Certification
Anesthesiology
Fellowship or Subspecialty Certifications
2004-2005 University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center – Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
Residency
2001-2004 University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
Internship
2000-2001 University of Colorado Health Science Center
Medical School
2000 Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Undergraduate
1996 University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
Board Certification
Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology
1990-1993 University of California, Irvine
Internship
1989-1990 Huntington Memorial
Medical School
1989 Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Undergraduate
1984 UCLA
Board Certification
Anesthesiology
Fellowship or Subspecialty Certifications
Pediatric Anesthesia
Residency
1983-1985 University of Washington Medical Center
Internship
1982-1983 University of Washington School of Medicine
Medical School
1982 University of California at Irvine College of Medicine
Undergraduate
1975 California Polytechnic State University
Board Certification
Anesthesiology
Residency
1987-1990 University of California San Francisco
Internship
1986-1987 Saint Joseph Hospital
Medical School
1982 University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Undergraduate
1978 University of Washington
Board Certification
Anesthesiology
Residency
2005-2008 Virginia Mason Medical Center
Internship
2004-2005 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Medical School
2004 Stanford University School of Medicine
Undergraduate
1997 Stanford University
Fellowship
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Graduation July, 2010
Residency
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Graduation June 30th, 2009
Internship
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Graduation June 25th, 2006
Medical School
The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
M.D., June 12th, 2005
Baccalaureate
Western Washington University
B.S., Biochemistry, June 11th, 1999
Board Certification
Anesthesiology
Fellowship
2010-Present Duke Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship
Residency
July 2007-June 2010 Virginia Mason Medical Center Anesthesioloty Residency, Chief Resident July 2009-July 2010
Internship
2006-2007 Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami
Medical School
2006 University of South Florida School of Medicine
Undergraduate
1999 Tufts University
Fellowship
1985-1986 The Hospital for Sick Children
Residency
1983-1985 Tulane University Hospital and Clinics
1981-1983 University of Washington School of Medicine
Internship
1980-1981 University of Washington School of Medicine
Medical School
1980 University of Colorado
Undergraduate
1976 Yale University
