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Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD

Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD

Gastroenterology*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD is a gastroenterologist in Saint Augustine, FL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cortes has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine in 2010. He is affiliated with UF Health Flagler Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

40 Groover Loop Ste 200 Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Telehealth available

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Dr. Cortes is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Cortes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cortes

4.0

23 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
22%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Mar 02, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Feb 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dave T. – Dec 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
L. Nickel – Jul 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Ron Cox – Jan 31, 2020
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Donnie Pope in Jacksonville, FL – May 30, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
18 people found this helpful
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Janice in Jacksonville, FL – Jan 20, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

At Borland-Groover Clinic, you can be assured of receiving the highest quality digestive health care delivered in a caring environment. We specialize in gastroenterology and hepatology.

biography

Rafael A. Cortés, MD is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. Dr. Cortés has a deep understanding of the gastrointestinal illnesses that affect patients and how to be help them cope with gastrointestinal and liver...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Universidad Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2010
  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2010
  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2009
  • University Of Miami

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009
  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Cortes is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office40 Groover Loop Ste 200 Saint Augustine, FL 32086
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    First Coast Gastroenterology100 Whetstone Pl Ste 105 Saint Augustine, FL 32086
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions
    Office52 Tuscan Way Ste 203 Saint Augustine, FL 32092
    3
    Jacksonville Center for Endoscopy-Southside4800 Belfort Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256
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