Steven Cortes, MD

Dr Cortes is amazing but I waited over an hour. And after asking (not being informed) I was told he’s running an hour and 15 minutes behind. There were not a lot of patients. Seems the office management is poor. I have been in a room alone for 25 minutes, after having an unfriendly PA take my vitals. I wish there was a non– family practice doctors office where busy professionals can come, not be exposed to sick kids, and have their time respected. Since I am healthy, I just pay for insurance and never go to the doctor. It just doesn’t make sense. I would pay more for the ‘privilege’ of being seen on time and treated well.

Dr. Cortes is amazing! Vibrant, friendly, caring.

What to say about Dr. cortes? Possibly the best Doctor… EVER. He is compassionate, kind, family-​oriented and knowledgable. I have been seeing Dr. Cortes for many years. I have seen him for many health issues and never been offered ANY drugs to help me «deal» with any issue I have encountered. It was ALWAYS a last-​option for him. In 2008, my Autistic son tried to commit suicide from being bullied so much and Dr. Cortes was the most loyal, caring and empathetic individual that helped me through this trying and frustrating life experience. WITHOUT drugs!!! In 2009, my brother died in an unexpected accident. Traumatized does not EVEN begin to describe what happened to me. I was suicidal and depressed for months. He went out of his way to call me, see me in his office on a dime, and pretty much arrange all the help that I needed for the next YEAR or so. He is a STAND-​UP physician. My kids LOVE him. He is a family man. He talks about his family and life– IF you ask him and ONLY if you ask him. He has never been anything but, awesome. He has amazing energy, enjoys his chosen line-​of-​work and makes you feel like the only patient he has on his schedule– every time.
Unfortunately, he has recently been directed to not spend so much time with his patients due to the increase in patients at his office. I have to book weeks and sometimes a month or two out to see him and then, I get very little time when I do see him. I feel terrible that him and his nurses are to be rushed now.
It doesn’t take away from him being a good Dr. though. He is still the best of the best of the best. Thanks for ALWAYS caring Dr. Cortes. I will never forget your kindness when Danny passed away. You are the most positive person I have ever met!!!

My husband and I both saw Dr. Cortes when we lived in Santa Cruz. Sadly, we’ve moved, but I wanted to leave a 5 star review for him since he’s the best doctor we’ve ever had. Whenever we had emergencies or urgent situations come up, he was always able to help us get the quickest and best care, be that with him or by referring us to a specialist. I always felt safe and secure in the knowledge that we truly had a doctor on our side, and if something went wrong medically he’d be there to help us. Thank you Dr. Cortes, you’re truly a gem!

I love Dr. Cortes. He was my husband’s GP first and now he’s my GP as well. He is an amazing doctor. I truly believe his thoroughness and care for me at a time when I was very ill attributed to my full recuperation. I feel honored to have him as my doctor. When I was sick he called our home himself to personally check on me. He’s always listened to all of my concerns and he has always made me feel that everything I say matters to him. He is truly a gift to our community.

From my first visit it was clear Dr. Cortes cared about me, not just as a patient but as a human being. He asked about my work and lifestyle, and congratulated me because he felt I was doing something good with my life. When some blood lab results came in Dr. Cortes went over every thing with me in great detail, and answered all of my questions. Dr. Cortes radiates positive energy, and when I came in with a health problem he was confident we would get things fixed up. When I needed a referral, he displayed a lot of knowledge about local practitioners, and sent me to someone good. I feel very lucky to have Dr. Cortes as my doctor.

Dr. Cortes is such a good docter. I recommend Dr. Cortes without hesitation. I have been his patient for a few years now and I really like him. He really listens, I never feel rushed, I never feel judged, and Dr. Cortes is very friendly and really cute! (And happily married.) He is always concerned with my health and well-​being. Dr. Cortes has always been successful with my diagnosis and treatment, but he avoids pilling on the meds… And he really likes my little dog! I hope Dr. Cortes stays in Santa Cruz for a long, long time.
Thank you,
A very appreciative patient.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Cortes for over three years. He is friendly, honest and non-​judging. I have recommended him to my friends and co-​workers without reservation.
He has also been very good about recommending lifestyle changes over simply prescribing drugs. This makes me very happy and I hope reflects a growing trend in medicine.

Dr. Cortes is one of those people who elicit trust from the first time you meet him. He listens, to you and doesn’t roll over your thought. I feel very lucky yo have as my GP.

I’ve been to many doctors in my life and Dr. Steven Cortes is the most caring and friendly doctor I have ever been to. I had to get a series of vaccinations since I’m moving to China and Dr. Cortes looked up all the vaccinations I needed and ordered them. He also had his secretary call me back and tell me to come in once they came.
I told my last doctor I needed vaccinations and she told me to go look up whatever I needed online and call her back. Dr. Cortes went above and beyond and did all that for me and even scheduled when I should come in. He’s a great doctor.