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Dr. David Fortune, MD

Dr. David Fortune, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. David Fortune, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Hermitage, TN. Dr. Fortune has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions and Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He is affiliated with Tristar Summit Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Locations

Allergy and ENT Associates of Middle Tennessee PC

Allergy and ENT Associates of Middle Tennessee PC3901 Central Pike Ste 351 Hermitage, TN 37076
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Allergy and ENT Associates of Middle Tennessee

Allergy and ENT Associates of Middle Tennessee920 S Hartmann Dr Ste 100 Lebanon, TN 37090
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Dr. Fortune is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Fortune specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Fortune's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fortune

4.5

20 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Disgruntled and disgusted – Feb 11, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
LP – Aug 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Al Bleich – Sep 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Connie Anderson – Sep 10, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Jan 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kimberly Matthews in Brentwood, TN – Jan 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ann Garner in Mount Juliet, TN – Mar 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carmen in Nashville TN – Nov 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Fortune, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Hermitage, TN. Dr. Fortune has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions and Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He is affiliated with Tristar Summit Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Fortune is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Tristar Summit Medical Center

      5655 Frist Blvd
      Hermitage, TN 37076
      Recipient of 41
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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