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Dr. Michael Cortez, MD

Dr. Michael Cortez, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Cortez, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Covina, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 1989. He is affiliated with USC Arcadia Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

1343 N Grand Ave Ste 100 Covina, CA 91724
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(626) 918-2273

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Cortez specializes in the areas of Family Practice & Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Cortez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cortez

2.6

5 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
40%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
60%
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Joyce – Feb 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Manhattan Beach, CA – Apr 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Cortez, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Covina, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 1989. He is affiliated with USC Arcadia Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of California At San Francisco

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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More than three years ago
Medical Board of California

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Locations

Practice

Vitas Healthcare Corp1343 N Grand Ave Ste 100 Covina, CA 91724
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Mitsuoka Medical Corporation200 S San Pedro St Ste 302 Los Angeles, CA 90012
2

Practice

USC Arcadia Hospital300 W Huntington Dr Arcadia, CA 91007
3

Practice

Tadao Fujiwara M.D. Inc.5300 Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • USC Arcadia Hospital

    300 W Huntington Dr
    Arcadia, CA 91007
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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

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    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

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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