Fortson James K MD

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Fortson James K MD offers Physicians services in Atlanta GA, GA area.

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Conditions Treated

Airway disorders;Allergic fungal sinusitis;Aphasia (Difficulty Speaking);Aphthous (Mouth) Ulcer;Cancer - thyroid;Chronic sinusitis;Cough;Depression;Developmental delays;Disease of the esophagus;Disorders of the thyroid gland;Dizziness;Dysphagia;Dysplasia;Ear infections - interior or inner;Ear wax - excessive buildup;Ear, Nose & Throat (Diseases & Disorders);Epilepsy;Epistaxis (Nose Bleed Or Nasal Hemorrhage);Esophageal cancer;Eustachian tube dysfunction;Food allergy;Goiter;Head & neck cancers;Hearing loss;Hoarseness;Hyperparathyroidism;Hypopharynx cancer;Jehovah's Witness;Keloid (Hyperthrophic Scar);Lacerations;Laryngitis;Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease;Larynx cancer;Leukoplakia;Lockjaw;Ludwig's angina;Lumps, masses & tumors;Malignant Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear);Mastoiditis;Meniere's disease;Microsurgery;Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media);Migraine headaches;Mouth (Oral) Cancer;Nasal obstruction;Nasal polyps;Neck injuries;Neck pain;Neoplasm;Oral Candidiasis (Thrush);Oropharyngeal cancer;Otalgia (Ear Ache);Otitis Externa (Swelling Or Infection Of Inner Ear);Otitis Media (Swelling Or Infection Of Outer Ear);Parathyroid disease;Perforated eardrum;Pharyngitis;Respiratory distress syndrome;Respiratory failure;Respiratory papillomatosis;Rhinitis;Rhinitis - allergic;Rhinophyma;Ruptured eardrum;Salivary Duct Stones (Sialolithiasis);Salivary gland stones;Sinus diseases & disorders;Sinusitis;Sjogren's syndrome;Skin cancer;Sleep apnea;Sleep apnea of infancy;Sleep disorders;Snoring;Soft tissue cancer;Soft tissue disease;Spasmodic dysphonia;Speech delay;Strep throat;Swallowing difficulties & disorders;Teeth Grinding (Bruxism);Temporomandibular joint disorders;Throat cancer;Thyroid cancer;Thyroid disorders;Tinnitus;Tmj (Temporo - Mandibular Joint) Disorder;Tongue - Tie (Ankylogtossia);Tonsillitis;Upper airway obstruction;Vertigo;Vincent's stomatitis;Vocal cord paresis or paralysis;Voice disorders & problems;Wounds & lacerations;Wrinkles & skin aging;Xerostomia;Zenker's diverticulum

Procedures Performed

Adenoidectomy;Allergy Immunology (Allergy Injections);Audiometry;Blood allergy testing;Broncho-esophagology;Bronchoscopy;Care of hospitalized patient;Device implantation and extraction;Ear Pinning (Otoplasty);Ear Reconstruction (Tympanoplasty With Ossiculoplasty);Ear repair - internal or inner;Ear surgery;Ear tube placement;Ear, nose & throat procedures ;Earlobe repair;Endoscopic laser laryngeal cancer surgery;Esophageal dilations;Facial Reconstructive Surgery (Accidents, Skin Cancers & Other Traumas);Fiberoptic bronchoscopy;Fine needle aspiration;Gerd Surgery (Gastroesophageal Reflux Surgery Or Acid Reflux Surgery);In-office esophagoscopy;Maxillofacial surgery;Microlaryngoscopy;Myringotomy;Nasal disorder endoscopy;Nasopharyngoscopy;Nebulization;Neurotology/otology (Ear Neurology);Parathyroid surgery;Parathyroidectomy;Removal Of Ear Wax (Ear Irrigation);Rhinoscopy;Sinuplasty;Sleep studies;Telemetry services;Thyroid - fine needle aspiration;Thyroid surgery;Tonsillectomy;Tracheostomy;Treatment for nose bleeds;Typanometry

License Information

State Board: Medical Board Of California Expiry Date: 2009-04-30, State Board: Georgia Composite State Board Of Medical Examiners Expiry Date: 2007-04-30

Consumer Searches

Out of 73 Otolaryngology physicians in Atlanta, GA, Dr. Fortson is ranked 3rd in the number of searches on Healthgrades' site.

Most Recent Updated Information

Confirmed: Dr. Fortson's practice location is at 1136 Cleveland Ave, Atlanta, GA.

Hospital Affiliation

Emory University Hospital, Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta Medical Center

Medical School

University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Specialty

Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat) (Pediatric Otolaryngology)

Insurance

AMERIGROUP, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Evercare

Physician Name

James Kevin Fortson, MD, Fortson James Kevin, MD

Residency

Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Alameda Co Med Ctr

Specialist

Otolaryngologist (Pediatric Otolaryngologist)

Insurance Accepted

Insurance Accepted include Aetna

Email

[email protected]

Hospital Affiliation Rank

4 out of 4 stars

Medical School Rank

2 out of 4 stars

Title

Medical Director

Professional Certification

Otolaryngology

Educational Experience

Suny Buffalo

Date Of Most Recent Update

04/13/2010

Middle Name

Kevin

Gender

Male

Sex

Male

Year Joined Practice

1999

Degree

MD

Number Of Publications

22

Years Experience

30

Medical Degree

MD

Years In Practice

31

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1

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