Marta Ortega: World No. 1 in Padel While in Medical School Interviewers: Leonor Rodríguez and Iván Rodríguez; Interviewee: Marta Ortega Gallego, MD

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/marta-ortega-world-no-1-padel-while-medical-school-2026a10012qy Marta Ortega became the youngest player to reach No. 1 in the World Padel Tour rankings in 2019, at age 22, while still in medical school. Known as “Martita” and nicknamed “La Doctora” (“the doctor”) on the professional circuit, the Spanish player continues to compete at the highest level while pursuing a career in orthopedics. In an interview with El Médico Interactivo, Ortega discusses how she balances both careers and how her medical training gives her an advantage in court.