Summary

Dr. Cortes graduated from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 2006. He works in San Diego, CA and 2 other locations and specializes in Surgery and Emergency Medicine.

Quick Facts

  • 20 years of experience
  • 61 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Cortes has 3 locations

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

751 Medical Center CtChula Vista, CA 91911

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Accepts New Patients
4.2 
20 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
San Diego , CAEncinitas , CAEscondido , CALa Jolla , CA
Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston Med School: Univ. Antioquia-colombia
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Cortes

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • America's 1st Choice
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CenCal Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Guardian
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Cortes has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Cortes has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Emergency Medicine
  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Pennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated in 2006

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. James Cortes speak?
Dr. James Cortes speaks English.
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