Pella Regional Health Center will welcome Mario Martinez, MD, PhD to the medical staff beginning August 28. Dr. Martinez will provide Family Practice with Obstetrics at Pella Regional Medical Clinics in Pella and Ottumwa.

“My passion is to provide excellent medical care in the rural setting, with a special focus in obstetrics, surgical obstetrics (including C-sections), and working with underserved communities,” said Dr. Martinez. “I believe in providing a positive experience throughout pregnancy, from prenatal care to labor and delivery, and to postpartum care.”

Dr. Martinez grew up in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and is fluent in both English and Spanish. He completed his undergraduate degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Finance at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He then enrolled in the MD/PhD Program at Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, where he earned his Doctor in Medicine and Doctor in Biomedical Engineering degrees. After that, he completed his residency in Family Medicine at Cox Health Family Residency Program in Springfield, Missouri. Given his passion in providing excellent obstetric care, he then completed the Advanced OB Fellowship at Swedish Health in Seattle, Washington, with a special focus in further developing his surgical obstetrics skills.

Dr. Martinez is married to Morgan Martinez, who grew up near Marshalltown, Iowa. He has two children, Noah and Mia. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, and watching/playing sports (especially soccer).

To schedule an appointment call 641.621.2200.