Dr. George S. Fortner M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1615 Delaware St Longview WA, 98632About
Dr. George Fortner is a vascular surgeon practicing in Longview, WA. Dr. Fortner specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Fortner diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vasular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1977
University of Michigan Medical School 1977
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Varicose Veins
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Pain
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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- Dr. S. Laurie Morrison M.D.1615 Delaware St Longview WA 98632