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.
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Locations
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.
USC Neurosurgeons Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez by calling their office at 909-580-6334. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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.
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
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- StrokeDr. Cortez isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Cortez isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Experienced
- Alternating Hemiplegia of ChildhoodDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
- ApoplexyDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
