Dr. James Fortson MD MBA MPH FACS
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
1136 Cleveland Ave Suite 300 Atlanta GA, 30344About
Dr. James Fortson is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Fortson specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1976
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1994
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Acid Reflux
- Swimmer's Ear
- Deviated Septum
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Ear Wax
- Outer Ear Infection
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