Edwin J Fortenbery MD
Interventional Radiologist | Vascular & Interventional Radiology
417 W 3rd Ave Albany GA, 31701About
Dr. Edwin Fortenbery is an interventional radiologist practicing in Albany, GA. Dr. Fortenbery specializes in minimally invasive, targeted treatments. Interventional radiologists use X-Rays, MRIs and other advanced imaging to put catheters in the body in order to treat the source of the disease internally. Many conditions that once required surgery can now have less risk, less pain and fewer invasions when treated by an interventional radiologist.
Education and Training
Emory University School Of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Nuclear MedicineAmerican Board of Nuclear MedicineABNM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effect of intraperitoneal neostigmine on peritoneal transport characteristics in CAPD.
- Technetium-99m DTPA renal transplant imaging in the diagnosis of urinoma.
- The need for oblique or lateral ventilation images in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
- Effect of theophylline on calcium metabolism and circulating vitamin D metabolites.
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