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Dr. Mark Fortson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 69
Dr. Mark Fortson, MD
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Dr. Mark Fortson, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Columbus, GA.
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Dr. Mark Fortson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 69
Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Mark Fortson, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Columbus, GA.

About

Dr. Mark Fortson, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Columbus, GA and has 44 years experience. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. Francis - Emory Healthcare. Dr. Fortson has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea and Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fortson received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Fortson is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Viral Enteritis
Gastritis
Vomiting Disorders
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis B
Indigestion
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
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    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
    BlueChoice Option POS
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    Navigate POS
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    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Southeastern Gastroenterology Associates PC
    2200 Hamilton Rd Ste B, Columbus, GA 31904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 655-8800
  2. 2 Office
    2300 Manchester Expy Ste A201, Columbus, GA 31904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 243-4550

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4.4
Based on 14 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Nov 18, 2022
Was a great doctor.
JJ — Nov 18, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mark Fortson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fortson's profile.

Dr. Fortson frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea and Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Mark Fortson, MD is affiliated with St. Francis - Emory Healthcare.

Yes, Dr. Mark Fortson, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Francis - Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA