Dr. Roger Ortiz was born and raised in El Paso. He graduated from Austin High School and obtained his Biological Science Degree at Texas Western College (UTEP). He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) Degree from the University of Texas-Dental Branch Houston. He is married, his son and daughter are both practicing dentist, and has two grandchildren.
Dr. Roger Michael Ortiz (Dr. Michael as he is known in the office), was born in Houston, Texas, January 1, 1961. Soon after his birth, the family moved back to El Paso, where he has called home since 1962. He attended and graduated from Morehead Elementary (K-8th), and Coronado High School in 1979. After attending U.T.E.P. for a year, he completed his college education at Texas A & M University in 1985 with a degree in Biological Science. He completed his dental education in 1989 at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Dental School, where he graduated on the Dean's List with a degree in Dentistry (D.D.S.).
The same year of his dentalschool graduation, he married his long time girlfriend which he had met at Texas A & M University. She to graduated an Aggie, but furthermore, also graduated from the Texas A & M University School of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.). Sharon and Dr. Michaelwere married September 16, 1989. She is employed at the Crossroads Animal Hospital in the upper valley. They have 2 wonderful kids, Cory and Michael. Cory graduated from Texas Tech University, Texas Tech UniversitySchool of Physical Therapy and now practices Physical Therapy in the Dallas area. Meanwhile, Michael graduated from Texas A & M University and now attends University of San Antonio Health Science Center Dental School.
Dr. Michael is an active member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association (where he has heldthe position of Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the state of Texas), El Paso District Dental Association (where he has held all office positions including President), Seattle StudyClub-El Paso Chapter, on staff atSierra-Providence Hospitals, participated in theTexas Mission of Mercy-El Paso, actively participates in dental evaluations of troopsbeing deployed out of El Paso, andis a member ofSt. LukesCatholic Church.