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Josef Cortez, MD

Neonatologist

Neonatologist

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My bio

Josef M. Cortez, M.D., is a University of Florida associate professor of pediatrics and a board-certified neonatologist at UF Health. He received his medical degree from the University of the Philippines in Manila, Philippines. He completed a residency in pediatrics as well as a fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at Wayne State University/Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, Michigan.

Board certifications

  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

    American Board of Pediatrics

  • Pediatrics

    American Board of Pediatrics

Education

  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship

    Wayne State University - Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detriot, MI, 2004-2007

  • Pediatrics Residency

    Wayne State University - Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detriot, MI, 2001-2004

  • Doctor of Medicine

    University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines, 1996-2001

Specialties

Gender

Male

Positions

  • Associate Professor

    University of Florida, 2019 - Current

Accomplishments

  • John Curran Quality Improvement Award

    Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, 2019

  • Beals Award for Original Investigation (Research)

    Duval County Medical Society, 2018