Overview
Marina Ortega is a physician assistant who cares for patients with disorders of the endocrine system (hormone-producing glands), including conditions that require surgery. She specializes in thyroid disorders, including thyroid cancer, Graves' disease and hypothyroidism. She believes in tailoring treatment plans to each patient's specific needs and desired outcomes, which calls for listening to them carefully and empowering them to participate actively in their own care. She directs UCSF's thyroid cancer survivorship program. Ortega earned her master's degree in physician assistant studies from Samuel Merritt University, where she received a National Health Service Corps scholarship for her commitment to underserved populations.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer and Pheochromocytoma.
Ortega, PA is board certified in National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants, Certified Physician Assistant. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115
Additional Areas of Focus
Ortega has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Otolaryngology/Head And Neck Surgery Clinic
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Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, And Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program
Grace Sevilla is a physician assistant who cares for patients with multiple myeloma (a blood cancer that develops in bone marrow). She enjoys fostering meaningful relationships with her patients and aims to help them understand their conditions while supporting them with empathy and compassion. Sevilla earned her master's degree in physician assistant studies at Pacific University. She began her career at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. She joined UCSF in 2022. Sevilla loves the Bay Area, but she roots for the Baltimore Ravens. Sevilla, PA is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Smoldering Multiple Myeloma. Sevilla, PA is board certified in National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants, Certified Physician Assistant. Sevilla, PA is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Marina L. Ortega, PA
How do I make an appointment with Marina L. Ortega, PA?
You can book an appointment with Marina L. Ortega, PA by calling their office at 415-885-7404. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Marina L. Ortega, PA a top-rated expert for Thyroid Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Marina L. Ortega, PA is classified as an Experienced expert for Thyroid Cancer, 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 Marina L. Ortega, PA specialize in?
While Marina L. Ortega, PA is a Physician Assistant, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Cancer, Pheochromocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physician Assistant.
Does Marina L. Ortega, PA accept my insurance?
Marina L. Ortega, PA accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-7404 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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