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Karoll J. Cortez, MD5225 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 map
Dr. Karoll Cortez is an infectious disease specialist in Bethesda. She cares for patients with infections that are difficult to diagnose and treat, and can be life-threatening.
Karoll J. Cortez, MD
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Yes, Dr. Karoll J. Cortez is accepting new patients at this office.
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5225 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
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Bio
Dr. Karoll Cortez graduated from Central University of Venezuela School of Medicine.
Dr. Cortez has one office in Maryland where she specializes in Infectious Disease Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Specialties
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Infectious Disease Medicine
As an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Cortez is capable of preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide variety of infectious diseases. Typically, patients with an infectious disease, such as malaria, will require highly specialized treatment or care. Dr. Cortez may also educate patients traveling to places around the world that have a high rate of infectious diseases; this is sometimes referred to as travel medicine.
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Internal Medicine
As an internist in Bethesda, MD, Dr. Karoll Cortez serves as a primary care provider for adults. She diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions, including cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organic systems. Dr. Cortez may also refer patients to a specialist when required. For example, patients with diabetic complications may be referred to an endocrinologist for further treatment.
Education & Training
Languages Spoken
- English
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