Fernando Ortiz, M.D., Joins Visiting Physicians Association® Office in Corpus Christi, Texas

Corpus Christi, TX, May 22, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Visiting Physicians Association® (“VPA®”, www.visitingphysicians.com) announced the addition of Fernando Ortiz, M.D., to its recently opened office in Corpus Christi, Texas.

The hiring of Ortiz places him among the more than 145 highly qualified physicians available to assist in the diagnosis and ongoing medical treatment of seniors across 31 locations in nine states. VPA, America’s leader in house call medicine and specialists in geriatric care, also has offices in Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia. The Corpus Christi office covers Nueces, Aransas, Kleberg and San Patricio counties.

Ortiz comes to VPA after working at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Corpus Christi since 1992, first as a full-time staff physician and then as a primary care physician. He also formerly maintained a private practice where he saw 20-25 patients of all ages per day.

Ortiz earned his medical doctor degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru and completed his internal medicine residency at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Conn. He holds active licenses from the State of Texas, Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Public Safety. He also has active Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificates.

For more information, call 361-980-1299 or go to www.visitingphysicians.com.

Visiting Physicians Association® (VPA®) is the nation’s leader in house call medicine with 31 locations across nine states. VPA physicians provide comprehensive medical care in the home and specialize in the care of geriatric and homebound patients. Their services include but are not limited to physical examinations, ongoing treatment plans, medication management, coordination of home care services and reviews for authorizations. For more information, call 877-HOUSECALL or visit www.visitingphysicians.com.

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