Dr. James Fortson, MD
Dr. James Fortson, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Atlanta, GA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Piedmont Hospital and Wellstar Cobb Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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1136 Cleveland Ave Ste 611 Atlanta, GA 30344Compare with other Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologists
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Dr. James Fortson, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Atlanta, GA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1976. He is affiliated...read moreEar, Nose, and Throat
Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Boston U/tufts University
Residency HospitalHighland General Alameda Co Ho
Internship HospitalUniversity At Buffalo Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences
Medical School, 1976
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 30
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
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Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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