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Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 44
Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD
4.1 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Saint Augustine, FL.
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Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 44
Saint Augustine, FL
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Saint Augustine, FL.

About

Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Saint Augustine, FL and has 14 years experience. They graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine in 2010 and completed a residency at University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.They currently practice at Borland Groover and are affiliated with Flagler Hospital. Dr. Cortes has experience treating conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Lactose Intolerance and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cortes received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cortes also speaks Italian and Spanish. Dr. Cortes is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Lactose Intolerance
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Lactose Intolerance
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Lactose Intolerance
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ascites
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Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Bronchitis
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Gastritis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Prostatitis
Protein Deficiency Anemia
Pyloric Stenosis
Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Small Intestine Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Testicular Dysfunction
Thrush
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Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Ulcer
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Wheezing
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Bile Duct Procedure
Excision
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gastroenterology Procedures
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Smoking Cessation Counseling
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Emblem Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • IN Total Health
  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Borland Groover St. Augustine Office
    40 Groover Loop, Saint Augustine, FL 32086
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 398-7205
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Borland Groover St. Augustine
    100 Whetstone Pl Ste 105, Saint Augustine, FL 32086
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 398-7205
  3. 3 Borland Groover St. Augustine Whetstone
    100 Whetstone Pl Ste 105, Saint Augustine, FL 32086
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 829-9557
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cortes
4.1
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
May 30, 2017
Very satisfied with Dr. Cortes. He handled my situation very well. I will be sure to ask for him when I go back.
Donnie Pope in Jacksonville, FL — May 30, 2017
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Italian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

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Internship

Internship
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    2010
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Miami
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cortes' profile.

Dr. Cortes frequently treats the following conditions: Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Lactose Intolerance and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD is affiliated with Flagler Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Flagler Hospital

    400 Health Park Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL