Our Team

Meet Our Team in Lutz, FL

A nurse practitioner-led team built around unhurried, personal primary care in Lutz.

  • Dr. Anilda Ortiz, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

    Dr. Anilda Ortiz, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

    Founder and Family Nurse Practitioner

    Dr. Ortiz holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of South Florida and has practiced as a family nurse practitioner since 2011, with 14+ years in primary care and 10+ years in diabetes, thyroid and hormone care. She leads every visit at the practice, in the office or by telehealth.

    Meet Dr. Anilda Ortiz
  • Jorge Ortiz

    Jorge Ortiz

    Operations Manager

    Jorge, Dr. Ortiz's husband, oversees the practice's daily administrative and clinical operations, including staff, budgets and workflows. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Project Management from Purdue University and brings more than 15 years of operations and customer-service leadership to the practice.

  • Danielle Cooney

    Danielle Cooney

    Office Administrator

    Danielle brings more than 10 years of experience in health and wellness to the front office, handling patient relations, scheduling and coordination, and health, fitness and nutrition education. She is a certified personal trainer with a nutrition certification and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, expected in 2029.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Anilda Ortiz, DNP, APRN, FNP-C. Last updated: October 2026.

Why Our Team

Why Choose Our Lutz Team

Three people, one standard. Everyone on the team works from the same promise: a warm, comfortable, judgment-free office where members are cared for the way we would care for our own family. Here is what that looks like in practice.

  • Unhurried Visits

    One patient is scheduled at a time, so you are seen on time and your appointment runs as long as it needs to.

  • Education and Lab Literacy

    Dr. Ortiz walks through your lab results line by line and explains what each number means for your plan.

  • Responsive Follow-Up

    Primary care members reach the team directly by phone, secure text, video chat and email between visits.

  • Latina- and Woman-Owned

    Founded in 2020 by Dr. Ortiz to help address the primary care shortage in Lutz with personalized, affordable care.

Questions

Questions About Our Team

Who will I see at my appointment?

Dr. Ortiz leads every visit, evaluation, prescription, lab review and care plan at Advanced Optimal Healthcare. Jorge and Danielle handle scheduling, membership questions and coordination so your time with Dr. Ortiz stays focused on your health. When Dr. Ortiz is away, coverage is arranged so members are not left without a provider.

Is the team accepting new patients in Lutz?

Yes, Advanced Optimal Healthcare is currently accepting new patients from Lutz, Land O' Lakes, Wesley Chapel and the greater Tampa area. Start with a complimentary 20-minute consultation to review the primary care membership tiers and the separate wellness services, then book your first visit with Dr. Ortiz.

How do I reach the team between visits?

Call (813) 330-6224 or email info@advancedoptimalhealthcare.com during office hours, Monday through Friday by appointment. Primary care members also have direct access to Dr. Ortiz between visits, and appointments are available in the office or by telehealth.

Schedule a Consultation

Schedule a Consultation in Lutz

Meet the team in person at 18938 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Ste 101, Lutz, FL 33548. Schedule a complimentary consultation online or call (813) 330-6224. Visits are by appointment, in the office or by telehealth, for patients across Lutz, Land O' Lakes, Wesley Chapel and the greater Tampa area.

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