Aug. 27, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health News for Immediate Release: Board-certified cardiologist joins Tidelands Health Cardiology A board-certified cardiologist has joined Tidelands Health Cardiology and is accepting new patients. Dr. Jacob Ortiz provides care and treatment for a range of heart and vascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, hypertension and more. He performs cardiac catheterization procedures, pulmonary embolism treatment and advanced cardiac imaging. Dr. Ortiz sees patients at Tidelands Health Cardiology locations in Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island. Dr. Ortiz earned his medical degree from UCLA School of Medicine and completed his residency at UC Davis Medical Center. He completed a cardiovascular imaging fellowship at Boston Medical Center, a general cardiology fellowship at Maine Medical Center, a cardiovascular critical care fellowship at Duke University and an interventional cardiology fellowship at University of Virginia. Dr. Ortiz earned board certifications in general cardiology, cardiac CT and critical care from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American Society of Echocardiography. To make an appointment with Dr. Ortiz, call 1-866-TIDELANDS. Get to know Dr. Ortiz in a video here. ### About Tidelands Health Tidelands Health, in collaboration with MUSC Health, is the region’s largest health care provider, serving the Carolinas at four hospitals and more than 70 outpatient locations. More than 2,500 employee, physician and volunteer partners work side by side with our communities to transform the health of our region – promoting wellness, preventing illness, encouraging recovery and restoring health. Board-certified cardiologist joins Tidelands Health Cardiology
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Dawn Bryant Director Strategic Communications
