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  • Gastroenterology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
  • 50 years of experience
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
  • (858) 626-4123

Brief Intro

Dr. Bortz is a leading primary care physician in the Sorrento Valley and Greater San Diego areas, providing patients with the most advanced care for a broad array of medical conditions as well as preventive and proactive care for optimal health and wellness. Skilled in all areas of primary care, Dr. Bortz is especially focused on the areas of disease prevention and weight reduction, as well as treatment of hormonal imbalances, allergies and narcotics addiction. His commitment to staying on top of recent developments in medicine ensures his patients always have access to the safest, most effective care available for both treatment and prevention of disease and other health conditions.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Ichilov Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Cape Town Faculty Of Health Sciences - 1975

Languages Spoken

  • French
  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Anesthesia Service Medical Group
  • 9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Specialties Treated

  • Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Family Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Acne
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Ischemic Bowel Disease
  • Gout
  • Candidiasis
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Ischemic Stroke
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Heart Failure
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Pertussis
  • Rosacea
  • Otitis Media
  • Uterine Leiomyoma
  • Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Esophagitis
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Benign Neoplasm of Breast
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Plantar Warts
  • Endometriosis
  • Hearing Loss
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Hemorrhagic stroke
  • Bacterial Pneumonia
  • Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
  • Eczema
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Cirrhosis
  • Endocarditis
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Prostatitis
  • Viral Meningitis
  • Diverticulitis
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Non-Toxic Goiter
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Aortic Valvular Disease
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Anal or Rectal Abscess
  • Benign Polyps of the Colon
  • Anal Fissure
  • Sciatica
  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Acute Renal Failure
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Herpes Simplex
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
  • Gastritis and Duodenitis
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
  • Ovarian Dysfunction
  • Herpes Genitalis
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Herpes Zoster
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Bacterial Food Poisoning
  • Male Infertility
  • Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  • Melanoma
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Dementia
  • Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Calculus of the Urinary System
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dehydration
  • Mitral Valvular Disease
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
  • Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
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Procedures Performed

  • Physical Therapy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Blue Shield of California
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
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  • Cancer 86
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
  • Orthopedics 161
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
  • Children's Hospital 18
  • Urology 149
  • Psychiatry 91
  • Geriatrics 143
  • Rehabilitation 73
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 23
  • Ophthalmology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 4
  • Long Term Care 19
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99