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License & Identifications

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Patient Reviews

3.0
  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
(6)
Patient comments (6)

The overall average patient rating of Dr. Ariel Cortes is Good. Dr. Cortes has been reviewed by 6 patients who have provided 6 comments. The rating is 3 out of 4 stars.

Patient Ratings
Ease of Appointment 3.0
  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
Promptness 2.8
  • Currently 2.75 of 4 stars
Courteous Staff 3.5
  • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
Accurate Diagnosis 3.3
  • Currently 3.25 of 4 stars
Bedside Manner 3.3
  • Currently 3.25 of 4 stars
Spends Time with Me 3.0
  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
Follows Up After Visit 3.0
  • Currently 3 of 4 stars

Specialties & Research

Dr. Ariel Cortes, MD is board certified in Family Medicine.


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Education & Awards

Dr. Cortes graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Affiliations

Dr. Cortes has 6 hospital affiliations:

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital - La Jolla 

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Accepted Insurance Plans

Dr. Cortes accepts these health insurances in at least one office:

  • United Healthcare - 14 plans
  • Great-West Healthcare - 2 plans
  • Unicare - 12 plans
  • ODS Health Plans - 1 plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross - 2 plans
  • Blue Shield of California - 77 plans
  • Humana - 6 plans
  • Cigna - 1 plan

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Additional Information
Where does Dr. Ariel A. Cortes practice?
Dr. Ariel Cortes practices Family Medicine near Del Mar, CA.
Additional practice locations include: Salinas, CA and La Jolla, CA.
See Del Mar Family Physicians.