Dr. Ortiz is a Board Certified Cardiologist. His undergraduate studies took place at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, and at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, before he completed his medical degree at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. While at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, he completed a research fellowship in hyperbaric medicine and surgical infectious diseases. He completed his residency, including serving as Chief Resident, in internal medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ortiz made his way back to Texas in 2000 to complete his fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Dr. Ortiz is board certified in cardiovascular diseases and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiologists. He belongs to a number of other professional organizations including the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association and Texas Medical Association.
- Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX
- Residency
Tulane University School of Medicine (Chief Resident), New Orleans, LA
- Fellowship
University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX
