Dr. Thomas R Ortiz MD
Family Practitioner
465 Mt. Prospect Ave. Newark NJ, 07104About
Dr. Thomas Ortiz is a family practitioner practicing in Newark, NJ. Dr. Ortiz specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Ortiz possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1981
Rutgers 1981
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Allergies
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Gastritis
- Allergic Reaction
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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