Nicholas Ortiz, MD
Clinical Director of Neuromodulation, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Psychiatrist, Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences
Spanish (medical)
The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, MD
Southwestern University, BS
Internship, Psychiatry, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
Residency, Psychiatry, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
Biography and Education
Clinical Biography
Nicholas Ortiz, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist in Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences at UT Health Austin. He specializes in treatment-resistant depression and directs the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation service. Additionally, Dr. Ortiz is an assistant professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry.
Dr. Ortiz earned his bachelor’s degree from Southwestern University and received his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. He completed a residency in psychiatry at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.
Dr. Ortiz’s clinical interests include neurostimulation, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and inpatient psychiatry. He serves on the Medical Executive Council for Ascension Seton Shoal Creek and as the Clinical Director of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Ascension Seton Medical Center. He is a prolific instructor at Dell Medical School and also participates in research and publications.
Specializations
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Electroconvulsive therapy
- Major depressive disorder
Board Certification
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry
Awards & Honors
- Clinical Learning Environment Award, Dell Medical School
- Faculty of the Year and Faculty Mentor of the Year, Dell Medical School
- Resident of the Year, Dell Medical School
Locations
Locations
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UT Health Austin Clinics
Health Transformation Building
1601 Trinity Street, Bldg. A
Austin, TX 78712
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