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Dr. Kim Cortez, MD

Dr. Kim Cortez, MD

Internal Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Kim Cortez, MD is an internist in Sumter, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital and Prisma Health Baptist. She is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

1278 N Lafayette Dr Sumter, SC 29150

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cortez specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Cortez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cortez

3.7
3 ratings
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1 star
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kim Cortez, MD is an internist in Sumter, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital and Prisma Health Baptist. She is accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Cornell University / New York State Statutory Colleges

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Tandem Health1278 N Lafayette Dr Sumter, SC 29150
1

Practice

Tandem Health Acute Care319 N Main St Sumter, SC 29150
2

Practice

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital129 N Washington St Sumter, SC 29150
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Prisma Health Baptist

    1330 Taylor St
    Columbia, SC 29201
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital

    129 N Washington St
    Sumter, SC 29150
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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