Dr. Ricardo J Ortega MD
Family Practitioner
5519 Rabadi Castle Ave Nw Albuquerque NM, 87114About
Dr. Ricardo Ortega is a family practitioner practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Ortega specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Ortega possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1980
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Dementia
- Malnutrition
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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