Michael Orejudos, MD

Board-certified Dermatopathologist
Dr. Michael Orejudos

Dr. Michael Orejudos is a board-certified dermatopathologist with a passion for diagnosing and treating skin diseases. He earned his Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and chemistry from the University of California San Diego in La Jolla, followed by his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS).

After completing a transitional internship at the Malcolm Grow Medical Center at National Capital Consortium, Andrews AFB in Maryland, Dr. Orejudos continued his post-graduate training at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium in San Antonio (SAUSHEC), Texas. There, he distinguished himself as Chief Pathology Resident during his residency in anatomy and clinical pathology.

Driven by a commitment to advancing the field of dermatopathology, Dr. Orejudos also completed a cytopathology fellowship before undertaking further specialized training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where he completed a dermatopathology fellowship.

Throughout his career, Dr. Orejudos has been actively involved in leading roles, including serving as Medical Director of Microbiology and Chief of Cytopathology. He is a proud member of esteemed professional organizations such as the American Society of Dermatopathology and the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, ensuring he stays at the forefront of the latest advancements.

Dr. Orejudos’s dedication to providing compassionate care and personalized treatment options to his patients is matched only by his commitment to advancing medical knowledge. He has authored numerous articles in renowned peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the ever-growing body of dermatopathology research.

Education

Fellowship Training

Cytopathology
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC)
Fort Sam Houston, TX

Dermatopathology
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland

Residency Training

Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC)
Fort Sam Houston, TX

Medical School

Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD

Undergraduate

University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Board Certifications

Dermatopathology

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC)

Cytopathology

San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC)

Memberships

American Society For Clinical Pathology

United States And Canadian Academy Of Pathology

College Of American Pathologist

American Society Of Cytopathology

American Society Of Dermatopathology

Research & Publications

  • Unusual Cystic Sebaceous Neoplasm Prompts Cascade Testing. Hotchkiss RA, Yang F, Gadarowski MB, Orejudos MP, Robinson CAH. JAAD Case Rep. 2024 Mar 7;47:64-67. doi: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2024.02.026. PMID: 38655502; PMCID: PMC11035934.
  • Pathologic Characterization and Clinical Outcome of Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasia Variants: A North American Series Straub Hogan MM, Spieker AJ, Orejudos M, Gheit T, Herfs M, Tommasino M, Sanchez DF, Fernandez-Nestosa MJ, Pena MDCR, Gordetsky JB, Epstein JI, Canete-Portillo S, Gellert LL, Prieto Granada CN, Magi- Galluzzi C, Cubilla AL, Giannico GA. Mod Pathol. 2022 Feb 21
  • Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma: A Case Report with Cytologic Features, Histopathology, and Variant Translocation. Orejudos MP, Hutton RL, Hilton JO. J Cytol Histol 3:146.2012
  • A Comparative Analysis of Lymphatic Vessel Density in Ovarian Serous Tumor of Low Malignant Potential (Borderline Tumors) With and Without Lymph Node Involvement. Fadare O, Orejudos MP, Jain R, Mariappan RM, Hecht JL, Renshaw IL, Hileeto D, Wang SA, Ghofrani M, Liang SX. International Journal of Gynecologic Pathology. 27(4):483-490, Oct 2008
  • CSF Imaging of Spectroscopic Quantitation: A Partial Volume Solution. Videen JS, Orejudos MPD, Wong EC, Frank LR, Buxton RB. Proceedings of the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 1997, 3:1426
  • Attenuation of CSF in Diffusion Images by T2-FLAIR. Videen JS, Orejudos MPD, Wong EC, Buxton RB. Proceedings of the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 1997, 3:1731