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Summary
Dr. Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo is a pulmonologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating lung and respiratory conditions. They graduated from Escuela De Medicina Ignacio A Santos and completed their residency training at Baylor College of Medicine. With 23 years of medical experience, Dr. Melicoff-Portillo has developed extensive expertise in respiratory medicine and lung health care.
Dr. Melicoff-Portillo practices at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas. They treat patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), helping families manage these ongoing respiratory conditions. Their practice includes caring for children with chronic lung disease and performing diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and kidney function assessments to monitor patient health.
Dr. Melicoff-Portillo practices at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas. They treat patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), helping families manage these ongoing respiratory conditions. Their practice includes caring for children with chronic lung disease and performing diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and kidney function assessments to monitor patient health.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 23 years of experience
- 20 insurance plans accepted
- Baylor College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
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| Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 23 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Hindi | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Houston , TX | Sugar Land , TX | Kingwood , TX | HOUSTON , TX |
| Med School: Escuela De Medicina Ignacio A Santos | Med School: University Of Ilorin College Of Health Sciences | Med School: Bolan Medical College | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
23 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Baylor College Of Medicine
Medical School
Escuela De Medicina Ignacio A SantosGraduated in 2003
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- Dr. Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo is affiliated with Texas Childrens Hospital.
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- Dr. Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo's office is located at 6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030.
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