Overview
Alexander Cortez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Liver Failure, Chronic Pancreatitis, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 76 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
222 Piedmont Ave Ste 7000, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander Cortez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander Cortez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander Cortez by calling their office at 507-284-2511. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexander Cortez a top-rated expert for Childhood Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander Cortez is classified as an Experienced expert for Childhood Pancreatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alexander Cortez specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander Cortez is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Childhood Pancreatitis, Liver Failure, and Islet Cell Transplantation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Alexander Cortez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Cortez has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Childhood Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander Cortez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexander Cortez accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander Cortez accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 507-284-2511 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GastrostomyDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary SurgeryDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.