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Amber Ortega, MD
4.9
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Family medicine
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Amber Ortega, MD
4.9
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Family medicine
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Schedule an appointment
Not accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
8701 Cuyamaca St.
Floor 2
Santee, CA 92071-4253
Get directions858-499-2715
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
Areas of focus
- Acne
- Acupuncture and acupressure
- Anxiety and panic disorders
- Arthritis
- Back evaluation and treatment
- Cholesterol management
- Chronic cough
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Colitis
- Colon cancer screening
- Complementary therapies
- Contraception
- COPD
- Cryosurgery
- Dementia
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Diverticulitis
- Eating disorders
- Eczema
- Esophageal reflux
- Fibromyalgia
- Geriatrics
- Hay fever
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hypertension
- Hypnosis
- Immunizations for foreign travel
- Impotence
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Kidney stones
- Liver disease
- Men's health
- Neck pain
- Osteoporosis
- Postpartum depression
- Preventive medicine
- Psoriasis
- Recurrent infections
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Shingles
- Sleep apnea
- Sleep disorders
- Smoking cessation techniques
- Trigger point injection
- Tuberculosis
- Vertigo
- Wart treatment
- Weight management
- Women's health
To confirm coverage for specific treatments and procedures, contact your physician or health plan.
NPI
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Insurance plans accepted
Amber Ortega, MD, accepts 35 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.9
503 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
July 31, 2025
5.0
Dr. Ortega is amazing and she too was very empathetic to me. She took her time giving me extra advice and guidance. As well as providing future advice for labs.
Verified Patient
July 31, 2025
5.0
Dr. Ortega is amazingly professional always, caring , a very good listener. She always give great feedback .
Verified Patient
July 30, 2025
5.0
Dr. Ortega is always kind, empathetic, and thorough. I appreciate that she takes time to explain things and to listen to me. I always feel seen and heard when I meet with her.
Verified Patient
July 27, 2025
5.0
Dr Ortega is always pleasant and professional and she acts like she cares about her patients, I would recommend her to others
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Guardian Angel recognitions
Amber Ortega, MD, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Amber Ortega, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
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