Summary

Dr. Quintero developed the field of operative fetoscopy to treat birth defects in utero via a minimally-invasive approach by designing surgical instruments and techniques.

He pioneered the selective laser surgery technique to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) and the staging classification of TTTS that is used worldwide. He is one of a few physicians who performs laser surgery to correct the syndrome.

Dr. Quintero is known for creating the field of operative
fetoscopy. He has invented several surgical procedures, including the selective
laser photocoagulation of communicating vessels (SLPCV) technique to treat
twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), umbilical cord occlusion for
discordant anomalous twins, fetal cystoscopy, direct fetal laryngoscopy, lysis
of amniotic bands, amniopatch and the percutaneous fetoscopic approach for the
antenatal correctionof open spina bifida, among others.

He proposed the staging
classification of TTTS that is used worldwide for this condition, as well as an
ultrasound index to measure fetal lung, independent of gestational age (the
Quantitative Lung Index). He has designed fetoscopic instruments and medical
devices specifically for fetal therapy.



Dr. Quintero has authored more than 120 scientific papers as
well as abstracts and book chapters. He is the editor of the first book on
minimally invasive fetal surgery, Diagnostic and Operative Fetoscopy, published
in 2002, and the editor of the first book on TTTS, Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome,
published in 2007.

He is a member of the Editorial Board of The Journal of
Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine and a peer reviewer for the American
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, British
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, the Lancet, Prenatal Diagnosis, Fetal Therapy, among others.

Dr.
Quintero is founder of the USFetus, a fetal therapy research consortium with
over 45 publications. He is currently at The Fetal Institute in Miami, FL.


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Office Location

The Fetal Institute

3850 Bird Rd Ste 401Miami, FL 33146
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 43 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Yale University School Of Medicine
  • 13 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ruben Alberto Quintero

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • AvMed - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • Prestige Health Choice
  • Simply Healthcare
  • South Florida Community Care Network
  • South Florida Community Care Network - Medicaid
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ruben Alberto Quintero has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ruben Alberto Quintero has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hot Flashes
  • Maternal & Fetal Medicine
  • Menopause
  • Pregnancy Complications

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynocology

Gynecologic Oncology

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynocology

Maternal–Fetal Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Yale University School Of Medicine

Medical School

Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis RazettiGraduated in 1983

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