Dr. Carole Ortenzo - Organic Personal Chef Service

Dr.Carole Ortenzo Certified Personal Chef' Owner, Organic Personal Chef Service Chef Carole’s first career was in Army medicine. During her 25-year military career, she became a board-certified general surgeon, Chief, Department of Surgery at two Army medical facilities, and ultimately medical director at her last duty station. As such, she was responsible for all personnel who provided any type of health care at that facility. During the years in which she operated, and especially during her years as a medical administrator, Carole developed a profound appreciation for the role of prevention in health care. As a senior surgeon, she knew that many of the surgeries she performed could have been avoided if people had taken proper care of their health. As an administrator, she saw how much more effective and less expensive the healthcare system was when successful, preventive medicine measures were put into place. Organic Personal Chef Service is committed to teaching people of all ages, in both formal and informal settings, about the benefits of organic, health-supportive cooking, organic farming methods, and preserving the environment. A portion of the proceeds from this business are donated to organizations that promote safer, more nutritious foods and honest food labeling in the United States, environmental and animal-rights groups, and local Pittsburgh charities.