Founder and Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Anilda Ortiz, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner in Lutz, FL
- Founder
- Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- In Healthcare Since 2002
- Phone
- (813) 330-6224
Credentials and Training
Background and Experience
Dr. Anilda Ortiz, DNP, APRN, FNP-C is the founder of Advanced Optimal Healthcare and the family nurse practitioner who leads every visit at the practice in Lutz, FL. In healthcare since 2002, she worked as a pediatric registered nurse until 2010 and has been a board-certified family nurse practitioner since 2011. Her focus is primary care, endocrine health (diabetes, thyroid and hormone management), chronic disease management and preventive wellness planning. She opened the practice in October 2020 to help address the primary care shortage in Lutz with personalized, affordable care.
Education and Licensure
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, University of South Florida, Tampa
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Rhode Island
- Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C); licensed APRN in Florida and Rhode Island
Clinical Experience
- Primary care, internal medicine and family practice: 14+ years
- Endocrinology, diabetes and thyroid care: 10+ years
- Wellness and preventive care: 5+ years
Originally from Providence, Rhode Island, Dr. Ortiz has been part of the Tampa Bay medical community since 2005 and lives in the Lutz and Land O' Lakes area with her husband Jorge and their two children. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners describes the nurse practitioner role.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Anilda Ortiz, DNP, APRN, FNP-C. Last updated: October 2026.
Philosophy
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Ortiz built the practice around one idea: a provider should have time for you. Visits are scheduled one patient at a time and run longer than a typical primary care appointment, with time to review your labs and agree on a plan you understand. Her mission for the practice is a warm, judgment-free environment where members are cared for as she would care for her own family.
In the practice's own words:
She listens and takes time. She educates patients and partners with them on long-term health goals.
She favors prevention and whole-person care over the traditional sick-care model, pairing lifestyle guidance with medication management when it is needed. Members reach her directly by phone, secure text, video chat and email.
Services
Treatments by Dr. Anilda Ortiz in Lutz, FL
Dr. Ortiz leads every visit, prescription, lab review and care plan at Advanced Optimal Healthcare.
Primary Care
- Direct primary care memberships with no copays or deductibles
- Annual physical exams with in-office blood draws
- Sick visits and acute care, by appointment
- Chronic care and medication management
- Employer healthcare for a company's employees
Wellness
- IV therapy and vitamin injections
- Peptide therapy selected after your labs and consultation
- Semaglutide and tirzepatide within the medical weight loss program
- InBody scan body composition analysis
- Emsculpt Neo and Emsella Chair sessions run by the trained team under her supervision
- Exomind TMS therapy for adults with depression that has not improved enough with medication
Hormone Therapy
- Testosterone replacement therapy for men, lab-guided
- Hormone replacement therapy for women
Prevention
- Cancer risk assessment and prevention, by referral to the PreOncology Program
Conditions
Conditions Dr. Ortiz Manages
With more than a decade in endocrine care, Dr. Ortiz manages these conditions, usually with labs drawn in the office. See every condition we treat.
Metabolic and Chronic
- Diabetes
- Thyroid disease, including hypothyroidism
- High blood pressure
- Obesity and weight gain
Hormonal
Pelvic and Sexual Health
Our Team
Meet the Rest of Our Team
Meet the full team in Lutz, or get to know the two people who keep the office running.
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Jorge Ortiz, Operations Manager
Oversees daily administrative and clinical operations, staff, budgets and workflows, with 15+ years of operations leadership.
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Danielle Cooney, Office Administrator
Handles patient relations and coordination, with 10+ years in health and wellness as a certified personal trainer.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ortiz
Is Dr. Ortiz a medical doctor or a nurse practitioner?
Dr. Ortiz is a doctorally prepared, board-certified family nurse practitioner; her title comes from her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Licensed as an APRN in Florida, she diagnoses conditions, orders and interprets labs and prescribes medication.
Is Dr. Ortiz accepting new patients in Lutz?
Yes, Dr. Ortiz is currently accepting new patients. Primary care memberships are billed monthly with no copays or deductibles. Start with a complimentary consultation to review the membership tiers and the separate wellness services.
Can I see Dr. Ortiz by telehealth?
Yes. Visits are available in the office or by telehealth, and blood draws and certain lab tests are done on site in Lutz. When Dr. Ortiz is away, coverage is arranged.
What happens at a complimentary consultation with Dr. Ortiz?
It is a 20-minute conversation to review the practice's services, explain how direct primary care membership works and answer your questions. It is not a medical visit or exam.
Schedule with Dr. Ortiz
Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Ortiz in Lutz
Book with Dr. Ortiz at Advanced Optimal Healthcare, 18938 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Ste 101, Lutz, FL 33548, serving Lutz, Land O' Lakes, Wesley Chapel and the greater Tampa area. Request your complimentary consultation online or call (813) 330-6224. Visits are by appointment.
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Schedule Your Consultation
- Phone
- (813) 330-6224
- Hours
- Mon & Fri 9am - 2pmTue & Thu 9am - 6pmWed 9am - 5pm