3.7
3 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Matthew Cortez joins Ochsner Medical Center after completing a fellowship in Neonatology at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, TN. He completed his pediatric residency at Tulane University and Ochsner Foundation in 1998. He was in private pediatric practice general pediatrics in Birmingham, AL prior to starting his fellowship at Vanderbilt. During his fellowship, he was appointed the chief neonatal fellow in his third year of training. His research interests include end of life issues, neonatal pain, ECMO, and surgical problems of the neonate.
Quick Facts
- 31 years of experience
- 11 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Lsu Health Sciences
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Matthew Cortez has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Matthew Cortez, MD | Dr. David Mark Deiulio, MD | Dr. Matthew James Hebert | Dr. Lori Leblanc Toups, MD |
| Pediatrics | Neonatology | Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 31 Years of Experience | 46 Years of Experience | 19 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 |
| Lafayette , LA | Lafayette , LA | New Iberia , LA | Erath , LA |
| Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston | Med School: Universidad C E T E C Escuela De Medicina | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Matthew Cortez
Medical Specialties
Dr. Matthew Cortez has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Matthew Cortez has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Lsu Health Sciences
Medical School
University Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated in 1995
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- Dr. Matthew Cortez is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. Matthew Cortez's office located?
- Dr. Matthew Cortez's office is located at 1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA, 70503.
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- What languages does Dr. Matthew Cortez speak?
- Dr. Matthew Cortez speaks English.
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