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).
His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.
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 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ortiz is currently accepting new patients.
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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?
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Is Dr. Luis E. Ortiz a top-rated expert for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luis E. Ortiz is classified as an Experienced expert for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, 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 Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. 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 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. 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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