Who is Dr. Fortson, Gastroenterologist in Columbus, GA?
Where did Dr. Fortson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Gastroenterology; Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Internal Medicine; Emory Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; Grady Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Georgia Regents University | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Fortson board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. William Fortson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fortson speak?
Dr. Fortson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
- Persian
- Spanish
- Urdu
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Fortson typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, conditions treated by Dr. William Fortson may include:
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Celiac Disease
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Excessive Gas
- Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Please contact Dr. Fortson's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Fortson typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by Dr. William Fortson may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Fortson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fortson accept my insurance?
Dr. Fortson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 320-2766 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fortson accept in Columbus, GA?
Dr. Fortson in Columbus, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
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Where is Dr. Fortson's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Fortson affiliated with?
Dr. Fortson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 review
Office Experience
80% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
80% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. William Fortson an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Fortson has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Fortson, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Fortson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fortson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336124049.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fortson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fortson