Dr. Jose Carlos Cortez M.D.
Urologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Urology
1410 North Ih 35 Suite 120 Austin TX, 78735About
Dr. Jose Cortez is a board-certified urologist with sub-specialty certification in pediatric urology. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Houston and his medical degree at the Ba ...
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
Provider Details
Awards
- Texas Super Doctors 2005-2007
Treatments
- Urinary Incontinence
- Birth Defects
- Hernia
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Varicocele
- Inguinal Hernia
Professional Memberships
- Member Travis County Medical Society
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