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Dr. Allen Cortez, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Allen Cortez, MD
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Dr. Allen Cortez, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA.
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Dr. Allen Cortez, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Santa Rosa, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Allen Cortez, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA.

About

Dr. Cortez graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Allen Cortez, MD is a General Surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Cortez currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital and California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus. Dr. Cortez has experience treating conditions like Anal Fissure and Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cortez received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Cortez's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cortez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Cortez is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal Fissure
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Anal Fissure
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Anal Fissure
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Diverticulum
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Mastectomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • SignatureValue Alliance
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
    Pathway-CA EPO
  • Savings Plus Narrow Network PPO
  • Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    34 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 541-7900
  2. 2 Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
    30 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 576-4430
  3. 3 Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
    30 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 576-4500
  4. 4 Marshall V. Marchbanks M.D. Medical Corp
    1701 4th St Ste 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 579-2100

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cortez
4.3
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Dec 23, 2021
Dr. Cortez is very professional as well as compassionate and sincere. I felt instantly at ease and assured by his demeanor and the way he spoke to me. He answered all my questions and is very competent. Best doctor/surgeon I’ve ever dealt with. My surgery went well and I am so thankful for him.
Megan Opp — Dec 23, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California Davis Medical Center
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Cortez frequently treats the following conditions: Anal Fissure and Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Allen Cortez, MD is affiliated with Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital and California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus.

Yes, Dr. Allen Cortez, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

    30 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, CA

  • California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus

    Castro And Duboce Sts, San Francisco, CA