Luis Ortiz
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics
Bio
Male Hispanic MD pediatric nephrology , working at MCG Children's hospital since July 2002, with extensive clinical experience in Pediatric nephrology problems, dialysis and kidney transplant. Chief medical director at the pediatric nephrology division at Children's Hospital of Georgia
- (706) 721-0177
- (706) 721-8017
- BG 2071E
Education
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BA, Medicine
Natl University of San Marc, 1981
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MD, Medicine
National University of San Mar, 1981
Certifications
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2015
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American Board of Pediatrics: B.E.
2015
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Colorado 39761
2015
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DEA: BO7834725
2015
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NPI: 1114026242
2015
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UPIN: H58434
2015
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PHY
GA STATE MEDICAL BOARD, 2002
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PHY 051260
GA STATE MEDICAL BOARD, 2002
Awards & Honors
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Best Teacher of the year
Children's hospital of Georgia, 2017
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Best teacher of the year
Children's hospital of Georgia, 2008
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Best Teacher of the year
CHOG, 2005
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Best Teacher of the year
CHOG, 2003
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Acute/Chronic acute kidney injury
Nephrotic syndrome
Kidney transplant
Hypertension
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Gadolinium-associated nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in a 9-year-old boy, 2009
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Prevalence, prevention, and treatment of microalbuminuria and proteinuria in children with sickle cell disease, 2007
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Relationship of body composition to stress-induced pressure natriuresis in youth, 2004
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Hypertension
Nephrotic syndrome
Department Service
Professional Service
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Journal for the International Pediatric Nephrology Association
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Pediatric Nephrology
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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South Eastern Pediatric Nephrology Network
2015 - Present
Role: Other
