Dr. Jack L. Cortese, MD | Corpus Christi, TX | Nephrology

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Dr. Cortese graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1976. He works in Corpus Christi, TX and specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Cortese is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area.

accepting new patients
4.2

23 Ratings
50 years of experience
27 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Hospital South Texas Medical Center
9 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Dr. Jack Cortese is maybe a good doctor but with very bad attitude. He has a very bad temper.

August 4th, 2019

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Dr. Jack Cortese is maybe a good doctor but with very bad attitude. He has a very bad temper.

August 4th, 2019

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18 years ago Dr. Cortese saved my life & my son's life!! I am NOT exaggerating at all. I owe my life & my son's life to him!!! God Bless him!!

March 21st, 2016

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I recently had to spend some time in the hospital and Dr. Cortese treated me for a kidney issue. I had not seen Dr. Cortese before, but nevertheless he was very informative, professional, and knowledgeable. I have a daughter who is a physician and she agreed with everything Dr. Cortese did with respect to diagnosis and treatment. I have already recommended several acquaintances to visit with Dr. Cortese.

August 20th, 2015

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In 1992 my daughter suffered from kidney failure at 2 years old. Dr. Cortese saved my daughters life. She was admitted to Driscoll Children's Hospital. 30 days had passed as she received peritoneal dialysis. We were already talking about a kidney transplant. I truly believe God gave Dr. Cortese the knowledge and wisdom to heal my daughter. She is a healthy 25 year old beautiful woman that has NEVER had any kidney issues since her discharge from DCH in 1992. I trust his expertise completely. I would never hesitate referring anyone to this doctor. He has such a big heart for the children he treats.

August 7th, 2015

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DR. JACK CORTESE IS VERY INVOLVED WITH STUDENTS IN HELPING THEM REACH THEIR GOALS IN HEALTH CAREERS. HIS TIME AND MONETARY DONATIONS HAVE HELPED MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. HIS LOVE FOR HIS MEDICAL FIELD EXTENDS FAR BEYOND HIS PRACTICE. HIS GENEROSITY AND ENTHUSIAM FOR HELPING STUDENTS IS TO BE COMMENDED. THANK YOU, DR. CORTESE FOR YOUR KIDNESS AND GENROSTITY.

September 19th, 2011

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My family has been seeing Dr. Cortese for over twenty years. We are always pleased with Dr. Cortese and happy to see him. Dr. Cortese has always spent lots of time with our family during regular office visits and in ICU and hospital settings. He has always taken the time to address any and ALL concerns we have had over the years. He has always been a positive and upbeat Doctor and is always accessible to us when we have concerns. Our family is thankful for Dr. Cortese, we have too many good things to list here. I would strongly recommend this Doctor to anyone with kidney issues and often hear him descibed as "the best of the best", certainly this has been our experience.

April 23rd, 2010

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I have a mentally challenged son who is seeing Dr.Cortese for his kidney issue. We could not ask for a more caring and compassionate doctor. He answers questions and makes sure we understand each step of the kidney failure process and what to expect. He has always given us all the time we need at each appointment. I would recommend Dr. Cortese to anyone with kidney problems.

April 20th, 2010

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This is the most unprofessional doctor i have encountered so far..

December 16th, 2009

Corpus Nephrology Network

1521 S Staples St Ste 603Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Tel: (361) 884-9244

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Dr. Jack Locardi Cortese, MD	Dr. Jayanti Venkatesan, MD	Dr. Jose J Perez, MD, FASN	Dr. Jingyin Yan, MD
Nephrology	Nephrology	Nephrology	Nephrology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (23 Ratings)	4.7 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Mandarin
Corpus Christi , TX	Webster , TX	Webster , TX	Sugar Land , TX
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
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University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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Where is Dr. Jack Cortese's office located?: Dr. Jack Cortese's office is located at 1521 S Staples St Ste 603, Corpus Christi, TX, 78404.
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What languages does Dr. Jack Cortese speak?: Dr. Jack Cortese speaks English and Spanish.

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