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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 Nephrologist in Corpus Christi, TX.
Dr. Jack Cortese, MD
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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 Nephrologist in Corpus Christi, TX.

About

Dr. Cortese graduated from EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY in 1981 and completed a residency at Baylor University Medical Center.Dr. Jack Cortese, MD is a Nephrologist in Corpus Christi, TX and has 43 years experience. Dr. Cortese currently practices at Dr. Jack Cortese, MD and are affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional. Dr. Cortese has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations 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. Dr. Cortese's 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
Vitamin D Deficiency
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Vitamin D Deficiency
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Vitamin D Deficiency
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Nephritis and Nephropathy
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
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
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
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Pyonephrosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

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Locations

  1. 1 Dr. Jack Cortese, MD
    1521 S Staples St Ste 603, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
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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
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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, Vitamin D Deficiency and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jack Cortese, MD is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional

    3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX