Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Carina Cortez knew she wanted to be a nurse when she was ten years old, inspired by the birth of her niece. After high school, she pursued a degree in nursing, starting her career with Providence as a postpartum nurse. Carina then trained in labor, delivery, and high-risk obstetrics while earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
In addition to her clinical work, Carina is a professor of nursing at Los Angeles Harbor College. She is passionate about encouraging her students to become patient advocates and future leaders in healthcare. Her goal as a provider is to deliver high-quality care for women throughout their lifespan. Outside of work, Carina enjoys travel.
Education & Experience
Education
Master’s Degree in Nursing
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
California State University – Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA
Insurances Accepted
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- TriCare (TriWest) PPO
- PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems) PPO
- Oscar PPO
- Health Net of California PPO
- First Health PPO
- Coventry Health Care PPO
- Cigna Healthcare PPO (No Local Plus)
- ChoiceCare-Humana PPO
- Blue Shield of California PPO
- Blue Cross of California PPO
- BeechStreet PPO
- Aetna US Healthcare PPO
- Multiplan PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- United HealthCare PPO
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- Health Net Medicare Advantage
- Clever Care
- Cigna HMO
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
- Aetna HMO