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Dr. Michael Fortson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Dr. Michael Fortson, MD
3.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Fortson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Michael Fortson, MD
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Dr. Michael Fortson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Fortson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, GA.

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Dr. Michael Fortson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, GA and has 35 years experience. They graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1989 and completed a residency at St Vincent'S Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Unm Hospital and Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Fortson received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fortson is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
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Acute Sinusitis
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ADHD and-or ADD
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Anemia
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Atherosclerosis
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Back Pain
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
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Diabetes Type 1
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Esophagitis
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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Lactose Intolerance
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Low Back Pain
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
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Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
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  • Open Choice PPO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Blue PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus
    BluePPO EvolutionSM PPO
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  • Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
    BlueChoice Option POS
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    Open Access Plus
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    Choice POS
    National POS
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    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
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    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    35 Collier Rd NW Ste M260, Atlanta, GA 30309
  2. 2 University of New Mexico Medical Group Inc
    933 Bradbury Dr SE Ste 2222, Albuquerque, NM 87106
  3. 3 Myo Cardiovascular Clinic
    1790 Grande Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
    Monday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:45 - 17:00
  4. 4 University of New Mexico Hospitals
    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

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3.3
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1 Star (2)

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Mar 23, 2023
Super doctor. He is very knowledgeable. Always amazes me when I see him!
— Mar 23, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Michael Fortson, MD is a family medicine specialist in Atlanta, GA and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1989. He specializes in Family Medicine.
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Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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  • St Vincent'S Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Fortson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fortson's profile.

Dr. Michael Fortson, MD is affiliated with Unm Hospital and Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Fortson, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Unm Hospital

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM

  • Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center

    3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM