Dermatology

Ida Orengo, MD

Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology

Dr. Ida F. Orengo is a dermatologist specializing in dermatologic surgery and Mohs micrographic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where she serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology, Director of the Mohs/Dermatologic Surgery Unit, and Medical Director for Dermatology. She primarily treats skin cancer, including melanoma, using Mohs micrographic surgery—a precise technique for removing skin cancer layer by layer while sparing healthy tissue—and performs

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)

Education & Training

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (MD, 1987)
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine (Dermatology, 1988-1991)
Internship: Baylor College of Medicine (Internal Medicine, 1987-1988)
Fellowship: Harvard Medical School (Dermatologic Surgery, 1991-1992)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2016-2017, 2022-2023 (4 years)
Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors
2009-2014 (6 years)
Castle Connolly — Top Doctors: SE Texas
2013
Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors for Cancer
2005-2013 (9 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

Skin Cancer SurgeryBasal Cell CarcinomaMohs SurgerySkin Cancer

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Orengo treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Orengo accept Aetna insurance?

Ida Orengo's public profile lists Aetna, Ambetter, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Orengo practice?

Ida Orengo practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including Baylor College of Medicine and Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center.

What does Dr. Orengo specialize in?

Ida Orengo is a board-certified dermatology specialist with focus areas in Mohs Micrographic Surgery.

How long has Dr. Orengo been practicing?

Ida Orengo has 39+ years of clinical experience in dermatology.

What is Dr. Orengo's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (MD, 1987); Residency: Baylor College of Medicine (Dermatology, 1988-1991); Internship: Baylor College of Medicine (Internal Medicine, 1987-1988).