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Dr. Mark Fortson, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Dr. Mark Fortson, MD
4.4 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Mark Fortson, MD is an Internist in Columbus, GA.
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Dr. Mark Fortson, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Mark Fortson, MD is an Internist in Columbus, GA.

About

Dr. Fortson graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Mark Fortson, MD is an Internist in Columbus, GA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Fortson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. Dr. Fortson has experience treating conditions like Constipation 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. Dr. Fortson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fortson is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Nausea
Constipation
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Nausea
Constipation
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Nausea
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastroptosis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
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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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Leukocytopenia
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Shortness of Breath
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vomiting Disorders
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Anoscopy
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Chronic Care Management
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
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
Manometry
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Open Access POS
    Pathway HMO
    Blue Choice HMO
    BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice Option POS
  • Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2300 Manchester Expy Ste A202, Columbus, GA 31904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 320-2766
  2. 2 Southeastern Gastroenterology Associates PC
    2200 Hamilton Rd Ste B, Columbus, GA 31904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 655-8800
  3. 3 St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
    2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 596-4000

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Nov 18, 2022
Was a great doctor.
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Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Internal Medicine
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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. 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