Jose A. Cortes, M.D., FAACP
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatrics
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Division of Pediatrics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1990 | Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, facultad de Ciencias Medicas, Guatemala City, GTM, MD, Medicine and Surgery |
Postgraduate Training
| 2013-2014 | Clinical Training in Pediatric Critical Care, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Children Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX |
| 2001-2004 | Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX |
| 1999-2001 | Pediatric Residency, Children's and Woman's Hospital, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL |
| 1998-1999 | Internship, Children's and Woman's Hospital, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL |
| 1997-1997 | Post Graduate Medical Studies, Stanley H. Kaplan Educational Center, LTD, Houston, TX |
| 1995-1996 | Intensive English and Toefl Course, Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center and The English Center, Miami, FL |
| 1995-1995 | USMLE II Course, Rush Medical College, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Miami, FL |
| 1995-1995 | USMLE I Course, Rush Medical College, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Miami, FL |
| 1994-1995 | Post Graduate Medical Studies, Stanley H. Kaplan Educational Center, LTD, Coral Gables, FL |
| 1991-1994 | Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Guatemala City |
Board Certifications
| 2005 | General Pediatrics by the American Board Certified of Pediatrics |
| 1996 | ECFMG Certification |
Selected Publications
Book Chapters
- Mejia R, Cortes J, Brown D, et al. Oncologic emergencies and complications. In: Roger's Textbook of Pediatric Intensive Care. Fourth Edition. Lippincott-Williams & Wilkins Publishers, 1710-24, 2008.
- Cortes J, Stein F.. Diagnosis and management of the child with acute lower airway disease. In: Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support. Society of Critical Care Medicine, 1-14, 2008.