Stephanie Cortina, MD

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Stephanie Cortina, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Baptist Health Primary Care. She provides comprehensive primary care for adults, with a particular interest in preventive health care. She focuses on identifying and addressing health risks early, helping patients maintain their health and intervening before disease progresses. Dr. Cortina earned her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. She completed her internal medicine internship and residency at Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, Florida. She also completed the Integrative Medicine in Residency curriculum through the University of Arizona, with training in nutrition, supplements, botanical medicine, integrative pain management, mind-body practices and lifestyle medicine approaches. Dr. Cortina is board-certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians, Florida Medical Association and Broward County Medical Association. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Cortina believes the best patient care is built on a genuine partnership between physician and patient, grounded in open communication and mutual respect. She prioritizes patient education so patients feel informed and empowered to advocate for themselves and take an active role in their health. Her goal is for every patient to leave a visit feeling cared for and confident in understanding and managing their health. When she is not treating patients, Dr. Cortina enjoys gardening, baking bread, spending time outdoors and planning her next adventure.