Dr. Gilbert Raymundo Fortus MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1223 Gateway Dr Melbourne FL, 32901About
Dr. Gilbert Fortus practices Geriatric Medicine in Melbourne, FL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Fortus works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
University of Eastern Finland School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Vascular Disease
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