Biography

Jaime Morataya, MD, specializes in pediatric hospital medicine at Ochsner Health. Dr. Morataya received his medical degree from Universidad Jose Matias Delgado Escuela de Medicina in El Salvador. Following this, he completed his residency at Jersey Shore Medical Center. Dr. Morataya is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He has five years of experience working in the pediatric emergency department as an attending and two years of pediatric intensive care experience as a fellow. He likes to incorporate his previous experience in these areas into the management of patients admitted to the pediatric unit. Dr. Morataya interested in providing a holistic approach to treating children and their families during their pediatric unit stay. He is active in teaching residents and medical students and is interested in improving transitional care and discharge planning.

Education and Training

Medical School

Universidad Dr Jose Matias Delgado
Field of Study: medicine
Year Completed: 2005

Universidad Dr Jose Matias Delgado Escuela De Medicina
Year Completed: 2005

Internship

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Field of Study: Pediatrics
Year Completed: 2008

Jersey Shore Medical Center
Field of Study: Pediatrics
Year Completed: 2008

Residency

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Field of Study: Pediatrics
Year Completed: 2010

Jersey Shore Medical Center
Field of Study: Pediatrics
Year Completed: 2010

Fellowship

Loma Linda University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Critical Care
Year Completed: 2012

Loma Linda University
Field of Study: Pediatric Critical Care
Year Completed: 2012

Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Inc. - Pediatrics