Visiting Physicians Association® Opens New Office in Corpus Christi

March 29, 2010 - PRLog -- Visiting Physicians Association® (VPA®, www.visitingphysicians.com), America’s leader in house call medicine and specialists in geriatric care, announced today that it has officially opened its new office in Corpus Christi, Texas.

The office, which is located at 4818 Everhart Road, becomes VPA’s seventh location in the state of Texas.  It will cover Nueces, Aransas, Kleberg and San Patricio Counties.  The Corpus Christi practice is the organization’s 30th office overall in eight states, which also include Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Kentucky, Indiana, Wisconsin and Virginia.  

VPA specializes in the care of the geriatric and home bound patient.  Founded in 1993, it now has more than 145 highly-qualified physicians and specialists on staff who are experts in treating the needs of the aged through comprehensive medical care in the home ranging from routine exams to complex treatment plans.

Dr. Fernando Ortiz is the physician who will work out of the Corpus Christi office.  He comes to VPA after working as a primary care physician for the VA Hospital in Corpus Christi for over 18 years.   Carolyn Arnold will serve as the practice manager.

For more information, call 361-980-1299 or go to www.visitingphysicians.com.

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Visiting Physicians Association® (VPA®) is the nation’s leader in house call medicine with 30 locations across eight states. VPA physicians provide comprehensive medical care in the home and specialize in the care of geriatric and homebound patients. Their services include but are not limited to physical examinations, ongoing treatment plans, medication management, coordination of home care services and reviews for authorizations. For more information, call 877-HOUSECALL or visit www.visitingphysicians.com.