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Summary
Dr. Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo specializes in pulmonology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory conditions. They earned their medical degree from Escuela De Medicina Ignacio A Santos and completed residency training at Baylor College of Medicine. With 23 years of medical experience, Dr. Melicoff-Portillo brings extensive knowledge to patient care.
Dr. Melicoff-Portillo practices at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas. They treat patients with compromised immune systems and those managing chronic kidney disease, including advanced stages requiring specialized care. Their expertise includes coordinating immunosuppressive therapies and performing comprehensive blood work to monitor patient health. Creatinine testing is another key service they provide to assess kidney function and guide treatment decisions.
Dr. Melicoff-Portillo practices at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas. They treat patients with compromised immune systems and those managing chronic kidney disease, including advanced stages requiring specialized care. Their expertise includes coordinating immunosuppressive therapies and performing comprehensive blood work to monitor patient health. Creatinine testing is another key service they provide to assess kidney function and guide treatment decisions.
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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
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo, MD | Dr. Disha Awasthi, MD | Dr. Akinyinka Abidemi Ajelabi, MD | Dr. Rina Awan, MD |
| 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 Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo
Medical Specialties
Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
23 Years Experience
Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Baylor College Of Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from Escuela De Medicina Ignacio A Santos in 2003.
NPI Number
Ernestina Melicoff-Portillo's NPI number is 1073817201.
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