Dr. Shiara M. Ortiz
Overview
Dr. Shiara Ortiz-Pujols joins the Northwell Health family after most recently serving as the Medical Director of Obesity Medicine at MedExpress/Optum Health. She helped develop and grow a national comprehensive medical weight loss program focused on whole-person care, which was offered as an employee benefit.She completed her undergraduate studies at Yale University. She then went on to receive her MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and her MPH at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health. She continued her training as a United Health Group Clinical Scholar in Obesity Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, under the mentorship of Dr. Louis Aronne.Her post-medical training includes training in surgery, preventive medicine/population health, and obesity medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is board-certified in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine.She has a strong commitment to person-centered, holistic, and equitable care and strives to expand high-quality, evidence-based, and culturally competent care to all. She is also very interested in population health and research with the goal of finding novel and pragmatic strategies to improve health by addressing obesity as the root cause of many preventable and chronic conditions. One of her priorities will be focusing on Hispanic/Latinx populations, given the high prevalence of obesity and its related conditions in this population.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
256 Mason Avenue, Building C, 3rd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10305
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shiara M. Ortiz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shiara M. Ortiz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shiara M. Ortiz by calling their office at 718-226-1300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shiara M. Ortiz a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shiara M. Ortiz is classified as an Experienced expert for Obesity, 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. Shiara M. Ortiz specialize in?
While Dr. Shiara M. Ortiz is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Shiara M. Ortiz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shiara M. Ortiz has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Shiara M. Ortiz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shiara M. Ortiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Shiara M. Ortiz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-226-1300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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