Overview
Jose Ortiz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas.
His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease and Aortic Dissection.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
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. Jose Ortiz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jose Ortiz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jose Ortiz by calling their office at 409-772-1369. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jose Ortiz a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jose Ortiz is classified as an Experienced expert for Diverticular Disease, 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. Jose Ortiz specialize in?
While Dr. Jose Ortiz is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Aortic Dissection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Jose Ortiz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jose Ortiz has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diverticular Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Jose Ortiz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jose Ortiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Jose Ortiz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 409-772-1369 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
- Aortic DissectionDr. Ortiz isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Ortiz isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.

