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Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz, MD

Nephrology* Age 38
Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz, MD
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Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz, MD

Nephrology* Age 38
Tucson, AZ
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz, MD is a Nephrologist in Tucson, AZ.

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Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz, MD is a Nephrologist in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Vela-Ortiz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Copper Queen Community Hospital, Northwest Medical Center and St. Mary's Hospital. Dr. Vela-Ortiz's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Vela-Ortiz is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acidosis
Hyperkalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Acidosis
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Hyperkalemia
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Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
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Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hypokalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Acute Sinusitis
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ADHD and-or ADD
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Arthritis
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
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Esophagitis
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
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Hyperlipidemia
Hypotension
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
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Nail and Nail Bed Infection
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Hemodialysis
Immunization Administration
Peritoneal Dialysis
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Wellness Examination

Insurance Accepted

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  • BluePPO EvolutionSM PPO
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  • LocalPlus
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
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    Nexus Open Access
  • BlueChoice Option POS
    Pathway HMO
    Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Open Access POS

Locations

  1. 1 Southwest Kidney Institute PLC.
    395 N Silverbell Rd Ste 209, Tucson, AZ 85745
  2. 2 Office
    1645 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
  3. 3 Office
    1710 N Mastick Way, Nogales, AZ 85621
  4. 4 Carondelet Medical Group-Urology West
    400 W Camino Casa Verde, Green Valley, AZ 85614
  5. 5 Douglas Dialysis Center
    99 E 16th St, Douglas, AZ 85607

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Jul 25, 2024
I've been under her care now for 2 yrs when I came to see Dr Ortiz I believe my life was in danger under her care my kidneys improved immensely.
Jim W — Jul 25, 2024
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vela-Ortiz's profile.

Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz, MD is affiliated with Copper Queen Community Hospital, Northwest Medical Center and St. Mary's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Copper Queen Community Hospital

    101 Cole Ave, Bisbee, AZ

  • Northwest Medical Center

    6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ

  • St. Mary's Hospital

    1601 W Saint Marys Rd, Tucson, AZ