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Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD
4.9 (19 Ratings)
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Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bismarck, ND.
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Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
Bismarck, ND
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bismarck, ND.

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Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bismarck, ND and has 25 years experience. They graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1999 and completed a residency at Dean A McGee Eye Inst-U Okla.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck and Sanford Medical Center Bismarck. At present, Dr. Fortney received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Fortney is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract Removal Surgery
Visual Field Defects
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cataract Removal Surgery
Visual Field Defects
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Glaucoma Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
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Eyelid Spasm
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
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Herpetic Keratitis
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Treatment
Coreoplasty
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Dakota Eye Institute P.c.
    200 S 5TH ST, Bismarck, ND 58504
    Monday
    07:30 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 Office
    3119 N 14th St, Bismarck, ND 58503
    Monday
    07:30 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  3. 3 Beulah Vision PC
    204 W Main St, Beulah, ND 58523
  4. 4 Dakota Surgery & Laser Center
    430 E Sweet Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00

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4.9
Based on 19 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
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Apr 02, 2024
Have been going to Dr. Fortney for some time now. I really trust him to do what is right for my eye health. Visits always a pleasure and usually go off with any problems.
— Apr 02, 2024
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Biography
  • Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Bismarck, ND and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1999. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    2000
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Dean A McGee Eye Inst-U Okla
    2003
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fortney's profile.

Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD is affiliated with CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck and Sanford Medical Center Bismarck.

Yes, Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck

    900 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND

  • Sanford Medical Center Bismarck

    300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND