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Dr. Alex Ortega, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 42
Dr. Alex Ortega, MD
3.7 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Alex Ortega, MD is a Pulmonologist in Stamford, CT.
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Dr. Alex Ortega, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 42
Stamford, CT
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Alex Ortega, MD is a Pulmonologist in Stamford, CT.

About

Dr. Ortega graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Alex Ortega, MD is a Pulmonologist in Stamford, CT and has 16 years experience. Dr. Ortega currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Stamford Hospital. Dr. Ortega has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ortega received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Ortega's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ortega also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ortega is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Bronchitis
Acute Bronchitis
Shortness of Breath
Bronchitis
Acute Bronchitis
Shortness of Breath
Bronchitis
Acute Bronchitis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Bronchiectasis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Respiratory Failure
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Study
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
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Acidosis
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Alkalosis
Asbestosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chest Pain
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Goodpasture's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Malignancies
Sinusitis
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Swine Flu
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Viral Infection
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Arterial Line Insertion
Biopsy
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Bronchoprovocation Test
Bronchoscopy
Central Line Insertion
Chest Tube Insertion
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
Dialysis Catheter Placement
Endotracheal Intubation
Interventional Bronchoscopy and-or Esophagoscopy
Lumbar Puncture
Lung Biopsy
Mechanical Ventilation
Paracentesis
Pulmonary Procedures
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Spirometry
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Liberty
    Freedom
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Century Preferred-CT PPO
    BlueCare - CT HMO
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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    29 Hospital Plz Ste 505, Stamford, CT 06902
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 348-2437
  2. 2 Stamford Health
    1 Hospital Plz, Stamford, CT 06902
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 276-2300
  3. 3 Pulmonary Associates of Stamford PC
    190 W Broad St, Stamford, CT 06902
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 348-2437

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ortega
3.7
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Jan 25, 2020
best doctor ever so caring and loving and so good to my family and i so pleasant i love hm with all my heart best doctor ever hes so sweet and kind very comforting love his staff
sam — Jan 25, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
    2009
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • The Mount Sinai Medical Center
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alex Ortega, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ortega's profile.

Dr. Alex Ortega, MD is affiliated with Stamford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alex Ortega, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stamford Hospital

    1 Hospital Plz, Stamford, CT