Dr. Richard Angel Ornelas, MD

Dr. Richard Ornelas specializes in internal medicine, bringing nearly four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of California Irvine College of Medicine and completed his residency training at UC Irvine Medical Center. With 39 years of experience treating adult patients, Dr. Ornelas provides comprehensive primary care services. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations throughout the San Jose area.

Dr. Ornelas practices at El Camino Health in San Jose, California, and maintains hospital privileges at O'Connor Hospital. His clinical focus includes managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating hyperlipidemia, and controlling high blood pressure. He performs complete blood count testing to monitor patient health and incorporates physical therapy recommendations into treatment plans. Patients have given Dr. Ornelas an average rating of 4.1 on Vitals, reflecting their …confidence in his care.