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, MedicineNatl University of San Marc, 1981
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MD, MedicineNational 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 397612015
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DEA: BO78347252015
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NPI: 11140262422015
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UPIN: H584342015
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PHYGA STATE MEDICAL BOARD, 2002
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PHY 051260GA STATE MEDICAL BOARD, 2002
Awards & Honors
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Best Teacher of the yearChildren's hospital of Georgia, 2017
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Best teacher of the yearChildren's hospital of Georgia, 2008
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Best Teacher of the yearCHOG, 2005
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Best Teacher of the yearCHOG, 2003
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PEDS 5041
Pediatric Nephrology
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RPED 5002
Pediatrics General
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PEDS 5000
Basic Clkshp in PEDS
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 Association2015 - Present
Role:Reviewer
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Pediatric Nephrology2015 - Present
Role:Reviewer
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South Eastern Pediatric Nephrology Network2015 - Present
Role:Other
