Dr. Claudia P Ortiz-Cardenas M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Obstetrics
140 Sherman St. Fairfield CT, 06824About
A board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Claudia P. Ortiz-Cardenas welcomes patients at Women’s Obstetrics and Gynecology PC in Trumbull and Fairfield, CT. She became a women's healthcare provider because she enjoys caring for women in all stages of their lives, and believes it is an honor to be able to take part and guide her patients through labor and delivery. Dr. Ortiz-Cardenas also practices at local hospitals, including Bridgeport Hospital. As an obstetrician and gynecologist, her areas of clinical expertise cover menstrual disorders, contraception counseling, and vaginosis. Licensed to practice in the state of Connecticut, she has a remarkable professional journey that spans over eleven years. Dr. Ortiz-Cardenas is a regular presenter at industry conferences and events and is fluent in both English and Spanish. Earlier in her career, she was an Associate OB-GYN Attending Physician at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, and a Research Scholar in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology Research at New York University Grossman School of Medicine.
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Universidad de La Sabana 2002
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Awards
- Patients’ Choice Award 2020 Vitals.com
- On-Time Doctor Award 2020 Vitals.com
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2020 Vitals.com
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