Summary

Dr. Joseph Ortiz brings more than five decades of expertise to the field of ophthalmology. He completed his medical education at New York Medical College and pursued extensive specialized training through multiple prestigious fellowships, including positions at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, UK, Moorfields Hospital in London, UK, and the renowned Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. His comprehensive residency training took place at Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Scheie Eye Institute, and Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Ortiz earned board certification in ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1985 and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ortiz practices at SightMD PA in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, and maintains hospital privileges at Jefferson Abington Hospital. He focuses on treating common eye conditions such as conjunctivitis and dry eye disease, while also providing specialized glaucoma care and treatment. His practice includes comprehensive vision testing through tonometry and visual field testing to help diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients have given Dr. Ortiz an average rating of 3.5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 54 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

SightMD PA Elkins Park

8380 Old York Rd Ste 110Elkins Park, PA 19027
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Joseph Manuel Ortiz, MDDr. Leonard Harold Ginsburg, MDDr. Steven Vale, MDDr. Nancy Wilson Crawford, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
3.5 
3.6 
54 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Elkins Park , PASpringfield , PAScranton , PASpringfield , PA
Med School: New York Medical College (Medical Education) Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Manuel Ortiz

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Davis Vision
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Gateway Health - PPO
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Manuel Ortiz has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Manuel Ortiz has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology, 1985

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK1990
Moorfields Hospital, London, UK1990
Scheie Eye Institute-University of Pennsylvania1979

Residency

Scheie Eye Institute-University of Pennsylvania1983
Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center1980
Yale New Haven Hospital1977

Medical School

New York Medical College (Medical Education)Graduated in 1976
Swarthmore CollegeGraduated in 1972

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Joseph Ortiz accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Joseph Ortiz has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Ortiz speak?
Dr. Joseph Ortiz speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Ortiz affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Ortiz is affiliated with Jefferson Abington Hospital.
Where is Dr. Joseph Ortiz's office located?
Dr. Joseph Ortiz's office is located at 8380 Old York Rd Ste 110, Elkins Park, PA, 19027.
Does Dr. Joseph Ortiz accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joseph Ortiz accepts on their Vitals profile.

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