Dr. Rafael A. Cortes
Overview
Dr. Rafael Cortes is a board certified Family Medicine physician. He provides primary medical care ranging from pediatric to adult patients, specializing in geriatric patients. Dr. Cortes is a graduate of the LSU Family Medicine Residency program where he served as Chief Resident. He also completed his fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at LSU. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from medical school at St. John the Baptist School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. Dr. Cortes is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Cortes is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
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Locations
2120 Driftwood Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cortes 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rafael A. Cortes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rafael A. Cortes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rafael A. Cortes by calling their office at 504-443-9500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rafael A. Cortes a top-rated expert for Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rafael A. Cortes is classified as an Advanced expert for Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, 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. Rafael A. Cortes specialize in?
While Dr. Rafael A. Cortes is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.
Does Dr. Rafael A. Cortes accept my insurance?
Dr. Rafael A. Cortes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-443-9500 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
- Advanced
- Familial HypertensionDr. Cortes isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- HypertensionDr. Cortes isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Cortes isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Cortes isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Cortes isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- BronchitisDr. Cortes isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Chronic CoughDr. Cortes isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Cortes isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- CirrhosisDr. Cortes isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.