Steven A. Cortes, M.D.
Family Medicine
Not accepting new patients
Accepted Health Plans
Professional Interests
Family Medicine
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Adolescent health, After-hours availability, Asthma action plans, Cholesterol management, Chronic disease management, Diabetes, High-risk hypertension, Kidney disease, Men's health, Nutrition counseling, Obesity, Preventive care
Affiliations
- Hospital Affiliations
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Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
- Medical Affiliations
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
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Sutter Medical Network
Practice Locations
Board Certifications
BOARD CERTIFIED IN:
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Family Medicine
Credentials & Notables
- Medical School:
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State University of NY Downstate School of Medicine
- Residency:
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UCLA Santa Monica Family Medicine
- Internship:
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UCLA Santa Monica
Languages
- Primary Language(s)
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English
- Additional Language(s)
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Spanish
Personal Interests
Dr. Cortes enjoys ocean kayaking, hiking, gardening and spending time with his family.
Philosophy of Care
I believe the most effective method to help improve an ailment involves individual empowerment through education and understanding that there is always more than one approach to improve any one situation. Establishing trust with my patients has involved allowing time for discussion of the ailment, time for diagnosis and time for education on how to approach the treatment. In my experience meeting each of these criteria makes for a more fulfilling doctor-patient encounter. The goal being patient empowerment.
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