Amber Ortega, MD

Medical doctor (MD)

Family medicine

(board certified)

Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

858-499-2715
Fax: 619-568-8080

8701 Cuyamaca St.
Floor 2
Santee, CA 92071-4253


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  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee

    8701 Cuyamaca St.
    Floor 2
    Santee, CA 92071-4253
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    858-499-2715
    Fax: 619-568-8080


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About Amber Ortega, MD

I gravitated toward medicine through my fascination with the body and my interest in helping others. It is truly gratifying to improve a patient's quality of life. This is the most rewarding job that there is. I treat each patient as a whole person, meaning I put just as much attention on their mind as I do on their body. Patient care is centered on wellness in terms of mind and body. Prevention is the key to a healthy life with emphasis on lifestyle changes above medications. During my free time, I enjoy cooking and trying new wines. I also appreciate visiting Southern California's beautiful beaches and spending time at Disneyland.

Age: 37
Gender: Female
Name pronunciation: or-tay-guh
Languages: English

Education

University of New Mexico: Medical School
Family Health Centers of San Diego: Residency

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1174905855

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Insurance plans accepted

Amber Ortega, MD, accepts 35 health insurance plans.

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Ratings and reviews

4.9

535 ratings

Patient ratings

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

5.0

Provider included you in decisions

4.9

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

4.9

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

June 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ortega gave me so much of her time. She talked through every concern I expressed and was thoughtful and kind and provided helpful information. I appreciate her great care.

Verified Patient

June 27, 2025

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Ortega's for several years now....she is the one that found, and started treatment for my aortic regurgitation (Resulting in valve replacement surgery) therefore I believe there is a good chance that I would have a catastrophic event....stroke, heart attack possible death if it was not for hers, and Sharp healthcare's intervention! I will always listen to her, take her advice and will never disagree with her assessment, I diligently follow her advice. She exemplifies what I see in your commercials about personalized caring treatment!!!! She is awesome. What I think is a strong point of hers is the way she talks with her patients....well me at least :) she does her yearly review and talks with you about your health.....she does not interrogate or interview you, she talks with you, During my last visit all was going well, talking of exercise, rest, medication all was great until she asked me about my diet....I had to admit I ffelt like I was letting her down when I admitted I did not take much effort at improving it....We again had a nice discussion and she suggested more fresh fruits, and veggies.....which I am doing now. I went on a little longer here than I thought...I have been healthy my entire life, then suddenly to be told I had had to have open heart surgery was an eye opener.....It was good, when my eyes opened I saw such a caring team of medical professionals!!!!!

Verified Patient

June 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ortega, the best I have had so far, very kind to me

Verified Patient

June 25, 2025

5.0

Thank you to Dr Ortega for her attention to detail and willingness to search for answers.

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