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Dr. Joseph Fortin, DO

Dr. Joseph Fortin, DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Fortin, DO is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Fort Wayne, IN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with Dupont Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

9502 Lima Rd Ste 103 Fort Wayne, IN 46818

Make an Appointment

(260) 459-7313

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Fortin specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Fortin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fortin

4.5

43 ratings, 29 with a written review
5 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
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Terri B – Mar 17, 2021
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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
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Mar 15, 2021
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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
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Rebeca – Mar 06, 2021
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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
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Jana G – Feb 09, 2021
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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
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Jeff R – Dec 04, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Kendra J. – Nov 12, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Tina M. – Nov 12, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Craig B. – Oct 16, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Stacy H. – Oct 02, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Stacy H. – Oct 02, 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
What could be improved
No results
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R.S. Mortenson Jr. – Sep 27, 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
What could be improved
No results
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James M – Sep 02, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Linda M – Sep 02, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Barb L – Aug 28, 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
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Joe Bonahoom – Jul 04, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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DEH – Feb 18, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Susan McHenry – Dec 21, 2019
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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
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fixitrod – Nov 19, 2019
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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
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J C in Fort Wayne, IN – Nov 13, 2019
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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
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Perry Lyons, D.C. – Aug 16, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

The divine elements which seemingly conspired - leading me into healthcare are the ones which keep me true to our grand tradition:        The infinite, God-given capacity for our body to heal.        The...read more

biography

Dr. Joseph Fortin is currently the Medical Director of Spine Technology and Rehabilitation P.C. and a Clinical Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine. His board certifications include: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation,...read more

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Pain Medicine

  • Headache Management

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

  • Sports Medicine Pain Management

  • Sports Rehabilitation Medicine

  • Acute Pain Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Interventional Spine Medicine

  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

  • Rehabilitation

  • Spine Physiatry

  • Electrodiagnostic Medicine

  • Alternative Care

  • Integrative Medicine

  • Orthopedics

  • Functional Medicine

  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Baylor College Of Medicine & Affiliated Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • Garden City Hospital, Osteopathic

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1984

  • Michigan State University

    Undergraduate School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Pain Medicine
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Office9502 Lima Rd Ste 103 Fort Wayne, IN 46818
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 1:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office7230 Engle Rd Ste 210 Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Dupont Hospital

    2520 E DuPont Rd
    Fort Wayne, IN 46825
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (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.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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