Biography
Dr. Pedro Cortés specializes in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal disease. He has a clinical and research interest in pancreatic disease, including the development and complications of fatty pancreas, and understanding the associations of body composition in gastrointestinal disease. Dr. Cortés strongly believes that active listening is at the forefront of achieving a comprehensive understanding and accurate diagnosis of his patients’ gastrointestinal concerns.
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (8/2023)
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology (pending Board Exam in 11/2026)
Education and Training
Gastroenterology Fellowship
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
2026
Internal Medicine Residency
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
2023
Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
2020
BA in Russian Language and Literature, and BS in Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
2015
Research and clinical interests
- Pancreatic disease
- Fatty pancreas
- Acute pancreatitis
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms
- Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm
- Hereditary Pancreatitis
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