Overview
Dr. Ortiz is a physician in the Sleep Center at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He joined the medical staff in 2018. He sees patients at the main campus in St. Petersburg, Florida, as well as at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Outpatient Care, East Lake. Dr. Ortiz earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester. He completed his residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the Charleston Area Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in pediatric pulmonology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He also completed a fellowship in sleep medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. His clinical interests include narcolepsy, hypersomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, and skeletal dysplasias. His research interests include examining the interaction of sleep disorders on chronic pediatric diseases such bronchopulmonary dysphasia, asthma, and developmental delay. He has worked extensively in creating educational content for people with narcolepsy as well as advocating for patients with rare diseases. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Back to school sleep routine, WTSP -TV (August 4, 2022) Sleep expert tackles back-to-school bedtime help, WTSP -TV (August 3, 2021) Melatonin overdoses in children increase over last 10 years, study finds, WTVT - TV (June 7, 2022) Melatonin poisonings skyrocket, WTVT - TV (July 7, 2022).
Dr. Ortiz is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Narcolepsy, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Dr. Ortiz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.
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Floor 2, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
3850 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Luis E. Ortiz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Luis E. Ortiz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Luis E. Ortiz by calling their office at 727-767-4458. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Luis E. Ortiz a top-rated expert for Narcolepsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luis E. Ortiz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Narcolepsy, 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. Luis E. Ortiz specialize in?
While Dr. Luis E. Ortiz is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Narcolepsy, Drowsiness, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Luis E. Ortiz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Luis E. Ortiz has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Narcolepsy. You can view a list of Dr. Luis E. Ortiz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Luis E. Ortiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Luis E. Ortiz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-767-4458 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- DrowsinessDr. Ortiz isDistinguished. Learn about Drowsiness.
- NarcolepsyDr. Ortiz isDistinguished. Learn about Narcolepsy.
- Advanced
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Ortiz isAdvanced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- Experienced
- Bronchopulmonary DysplasiaDr. Ortiz isExperienced. Learn about Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Ortiz isExperienced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Sleep ParalysisDr. Ortiz isExperienced. Learn about Sleep Paralysis.