Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
400 N Pepper Ave, 
Colton, CA 

Overview

Vladimir Cortez is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Colton, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years.

Dr. Cortez is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Cortez is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine , 2002 - 2006, 2006

Residency

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center , Neurological Surgery , 2007 - 2012

Specialties

Neurosurgery
General Surgery
Neurology

Licenses

Vascular Neurology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

San Antonio Regional Hospital
Mercy Hospital St Louis
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
St Bernardine Medical Center
Highland Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Cal Med Physicians And Surgeons, Inc.
400 N Pepper Ave, Colton, CA 92324

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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Is Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez a top-rated expert for Stroke?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez is classified as an Advanced expert for Stroke, 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. Vladimir A. Cortez specialize in?

While Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez accept my insurance?

Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 909-580-6334 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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