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Luis Ortiz

Assistant Professor

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

  • (706) 721-0177
  • BG 2071E

Education

  • BA, Medicine Natl University of San Marc, 1981

  • MD, Medicine National University of San Mar, 1981

Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatric Nephrology: B.E. 2015

  • American Board of Pediatrics: B.E. 2015

  • Colorado 39761 2015

  • DEA: BO7834725 2015

  • NPI: 1114026242 2015

  • UPIN: H58434 2015

  • PHY GA STATE MEDICAL BOARD, 2002

  • PHY 051260 GA STATE MEDICAL BOARD, 2002

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • PEDS 5000

    Basic Clkshp in PEDS

  • RPED 5002

    Pediatrics General

Teaching Interests

Acute renal failure
Nephrotic syndrome
Kidney transplant

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

Professional Service

  • Journal for the International Pediatric Nephrology Association 2015 - Present

    Role: Reviewer

  • Pediatric Nephrology 2015 - Present

    Role: Reviewer

  • South Eastern Pediatric Nephrology Network 2015 - Present

    Role: Other