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Dr. Michael Cortez, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine* Age 62
Dr. Michael Cortez, MD
2.6 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Cortez, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine* Age 62
Covina, CA
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35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Michael Cortez, MD works in Covina, CA as a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist and has 35 years experience.

They are board certified in Family Practice and graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 1989. At present, Dr. Cortez has received an average rating of 2.6 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. They are affiliated with USC Arcadia Hospital. Their office is not accepting new patients at this time. Dr. Cortez practices at Practice in Covina, CA and has additional offices in Los Angeles, CA and Arcadia, CA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Vitas Healthcare Corp
    1343 N Grand Ave Ste 100, Covina, CA 91724
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (626) 918-2273
  2. 2 Japan Int'L Medical Clinic
    200 S San Pedro St Ste 302, Los Angeles, CA 90012
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (213) 680-0355
  3. 3 USC Arcadia Hospital
    300 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (626) 898-8000

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2.6
Based on 5 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Apr 10, 2016
Dr. Cortez spent about 45 minutes with my sister and I discussing our mother's condition. We were very thankful that Dr Cortez was able to give us the insight to our mother's condition and made us comfortable in allowing her to pass away without additional pain and suffering.
Manhattan Beach, CA — Apr 10, 2016
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Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Family Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of California at San Francisco
    1989
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  • Family Practice and Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Cortez accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Cortez's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Cortez accepts ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Cortez accepts here.

Dr. Cortez has a star rating of 2.6/5 and has been reviewed 5 times.

Dr. Cortez is board certified in Family Practice and Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine.

Dr. Cortez has been practicing as a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist for 35 years.

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