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Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 44
Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD
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Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 44
Saint Augustine, FL
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Augustine, FL.

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Dr. Cortes graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine in 2010 and completed a residency at University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Augustine, FL and has 14 years experience. Dr. Cortes currently practices at Borland-Groover Clinic - Southside Office and are affiliated with UF Health Flagler Hospital. Dr. Cortes has experience treating conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroptosis and Diarrhea 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. Dr. Cortes' office accepts new patients. Dr. Cortes also speaks Italian and Spanish. Dr. Cortes is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Constipation
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Lactose Intolerance
Duodenal Polypectomy
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Reflux Esophagitis
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  • MultiPlan PPO
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  • Medicare
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  • Cigna
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Locations

  1. 1 Borland Groover St. Augustine
    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
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  3. 3 Office
    40 Groover Loop Ste 200, Saint Augustine, FL 32086
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 829-9557
  4. 4 Office
    52 Tuscan Way Ste 203, Saint Augustine, FL 32092
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  5. 5 Jacksonville Center for Endoscopy-Southside
    4800 Belfort Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 829-9557
  6. 6 Office
    381 Palm Coast Pkwy SW Unit 5, Palm Coast, FL 32137
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 398-7205
  7. 7 First Coast Gastroenterology
    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)
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1 Star (4)

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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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Languages Spoken
Italian
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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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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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, Gastroptosis and Diarrhea. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UF Health Flagler Hospital

    400 Health Park Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL