Luis Ortiz

Luis Ortiz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University. He has served as Chief Medical Director of the pediatric nephrology division at Children's Hospital of Georgia since July 2002, with extensive clinical expertise in pediatric kidney disorders, dialysis, and kidney transplantation.

His educational background includes:

• BA in Medicine, National University of San Marcos, 1981
• MD in Medicine, National University of San Marcos, 1981

Dr. Ortiz's research focuses on critical areas of pediatric nephrology including hypertension management, nephrotic syndrome pathophysiology, acute and chronic kidney injury mechanisms, and transplantation outcomes. His clinical work addresses complex cases involving sickle cell disease complications and dialysis-related conditions in children.

His publication record demonstrates consistent investigation into renal physiology in pediatric populations, with emphasis on kidney injury biomarkers, transplantation complications, and cardiovascular-renal interactions in youth.

Professional recognition includes multiple teaching excellence awards:

• Best Teacher of the Year, Children's Hospital of Georgia (2017)
• Best Teacher of the Year, Children's Hospital of Georgia (2008)
• Best Teacher of the Year, Children's Hospital of Georgia (2005)
• Best Teacher of the Year, Children's Hospital of Georgia (2003)

Dr. Ortiz maintains active service commitments including departmental task forces and journal review activities. He leads the pediatric nephrology division at Children's Hospital of Georgia and contributes to regional networks including the South Eastern Pediatric Nephrology Network.