Dr. Melissa Cortez
Overview
Melissa Cortez is a Neurologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Cortez is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Headache, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Low Blood Pressure, and Orthostatic Hypotension. Dr. Cortez is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
175 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
729 S Arapeen Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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. Melissa Cortez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Cortez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Cortez by calling their office at 801-585-7575. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Cortez a top-rated expert for Headache?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Cortez is classified as an Distinguished expert for Headache, 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. Melissa Cortez specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Cortez is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Headache, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Low Blood Pressure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Melissa Cortez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Cortez has published 49 articles and abstracts on conditions like Headache. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Cortez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Cortez accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Cortez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-585-7575 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
- Distinguished
- Familial DysautonomiaDr. Cortez isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Dysautonomia.
- HeadacheDr. Cortez isDistinguished. Learn about Headache.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Cortez isDistinguished. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- MigraineDr. Cortez isDistinguished. Learn about Migraine.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Cortez isDistinguished. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Advanced
- ArachnoiditisDr. Cortez isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Cortez isAdvanced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Familial Hemiplegic MigraineDr. Cortez isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hemiplegic Migraine.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Cortez isAdvanced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Experienced
- Autonomic NeuropathyDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Autonomic Neuropathy.
- Cold-Induced Sweating SyndromeDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome.
- ConcussionDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase DeficiencyDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency.
- Ear BarotraumaDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Ear Barotrauma.
- MeningitisDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.