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Dr. Jorge Fortun MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Jorge Fortun MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(2)
2002 Holcombe Blvd Houston TX, 77030
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5/5

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Dr. Jorge Fortun is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Fortun specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fortun can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Fortun can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

National Autonomous University of Mexico / Faculty of Medicine 1972

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Emory Eye Center, Retina/Vitreous Surgery    2008
  • Vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery Fellowship, Emory University School Of Medicine, Emory Eye Center  

Dr. Jorge Fortun MD's Practice location

Practice At 2002 Holcombe Blvd

2002 Holcombe Blvd -
Houston, TX 77030
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New patients: 713-794-7689

7101 FAIRWAY DR -
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33418
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Dr. Jorge Fortun MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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