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  • Office

    1429 Trailwood Ave
    Chula Vista, CA 91913
    Phone+1 619-600-1360
    Fax+1 619-686-3530

Summary

  • Dr. James Cortes, MD is a board certified emergency medicine physician in Chula Vista, California. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in California and Pennsylvania. He is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital.

Education & Training

  • Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
    Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Residency, Emergency Medicine, 2010 - 2013
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2006 - 2007
  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
    Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2006 - 2007
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed