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Dr. James Fortson, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 74
Dr. James Fortson, MD
3.9 (24 Ratings)
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Dr. James Fortson, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. James Fortson, MD
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Dr. James Fortson, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 74
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. James Fortson, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Atlanta, GA.

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Dr. Fortson graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1976 and completed a residency at Boston U/Tufts University.Dr. James Fortson, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Atlanta, GA and has 48 years experience. Dr. Fortson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center. At present, Dr. Fortson received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Fortson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fortson also speaks Chinese. Dr. Fortson is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Outer Ear Infection
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Outer Ear Infection
Earwax Buildup
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Dysphagia
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Head and Neck Cancer
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Otitis Media
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Tinnitus
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Tonsil Cancer
Vertigo
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Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Allergic Rhinitis
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
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Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Common Cold
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Dizziness
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Facial Fracture
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gum Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
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Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Jaw Fracture
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Meniere's Disease
Nasal Polyp
Nosebleed
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perforated Eardrum
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Pharyngolaryngitis
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Throat Pain
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adenoidectomy
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Tube Placement
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Ent. of South Atlanta
    1136 Cleveland Ave Ste 300, Atlanta, GA 30344
  2. 2 Office
    1151 Cleveland Ave Ste C, Atlanta, GA 30344

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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Dec 02, 2022
I have suffered for years with various ear infections. Someone recommended Dr. Fortson to me and what a game changer!! He not only solved my problems, but now I can swim without being stressed about water causing problems for my ears. Thanks doc!
— Dec 02, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Highland General Alameda Co Ho
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Boston U/Tufts University
Residency Hospital
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Dr. James Fortson, MD is affiliated with Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Fortson, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center

    303 Parkway Dr NE, Atlanta, GA