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Dr. Christopher Fortson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 45
Dr. Christopher Fortson, MD
3.4 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Fortson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 45
Barling, AR
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Fortson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Barling, AR.

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Dr. Fortson graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Fortson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Barling, AR. Dr. Fortson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Health Fort Smith and Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. At present, Dr. Fortson received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Fortson's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Fortson is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Clinic Primary Care Chaffee Crossing
    7003 Chad Colley Blvd, Barling, AR 72923
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (479) 314-7490
  2. 2 Uams Family Medical Center Campus-Fort Smith
    1301 S E St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (479) 785-2431
  3. 3 Western AR River Valley Med Res Corp
    612 S 12th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
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Oct 24, 2023
Dr. Fortson is a great doctor all around.. He has a great bedside manner to him.. he listens and sends you in the right direction...
Amanda Griffith — Oct 24, 2023
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  • St. Georges University School of Medicine
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  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Fortson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fortson's profile.

Dr. Christopher Fortson, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Fort Smith and Mercy Hospital Fort Smith.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Fort Smith

    1001 Towson Ave, Fort Smith, AR

  • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

    7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR