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Dr. Oscar O. Ortega M.D.
Family Practitioner
4314 E Portland Ave Suite 7 Tacoma WA, 98404About
Dr. Oscar Ortega is a family practitioner practicing in Tacoma, WA. 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
Cebu Institute of Medicine 1973
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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