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.

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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

Office Location

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PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
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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 , TXSugar Land , TXKingwood , TXHOUSTON , TX
Med School: Escuela De Medicina Ignacio A Santos Med School: University Of Ilorin College Of Health Sciences Med School: Bolan Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

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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Which hospitals is Dr. Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo affiliated with?
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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