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Dr. Jack Cortese, MD

Nephrology* Age 72
Dr. Jack Cortese, MD
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Dr. Jack Cortese, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX.
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Dr. Jack Cortese, MD

Nephrology* Age 72
Corpus Christi, TX
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Jack Cortese, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX.

About

Dr. Jack Cortese, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX and has 43 years experience. They graduated from EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY in 1981 and completed a residency at Baylor University Medical Center.They currently practice at Dr. Jack Cortese, MD and are affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area. Dr. Cortese has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cortese received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Cortese is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Dehydration
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hypertension
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Vasculitis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Dr. Jack Cortese, MD
    1521 S Staples St Ste 603, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (361) 884-9244

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3.4
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Nov 05, 2020
Dr. Cortese cares, asks good questions and takes his time. Could not ask for more.
BURTON K — Nov 05, 2020
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Los Angeles County Harbor - UCLA Medical Center
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor University Medical Center
    1979
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University TX
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jack Cortese, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cortese's profile.

Dr. Cortese frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jack Cortese, MD is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area.

Yes, Dr. Jack Cortese, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area

    7101 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX