Michael Fortson, MD

Description

Michael Fortson, MD, is board certified in family medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Fortson has been in private practice in the metro Atlanta area for over 20 years. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Fortson takes a special interest in preventative medicine and the management of chronic diseases, including the treatment of hypertension, diabetes, and high blood cholesterol. In his spare time, Dr. Fortson enjoys spending time with friends and family. As a Georgia native, he enjoys learning about local history, hiking, kayaking, and exploring the beautiful North Georgia mountains. Dr. Fortson welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans.

Keywords abdominal cramps, abdominal distention, abdominal migraine, abdominal pain, abnormal bowel movement, abnormal stool, abrasion, acne, actinic cheilitis, acute arthritis, acute back pain, acute bronchitis, aging, alcohol dependency, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic contact dermatitis, allergic reaction, allergic rhinitis, allergic rhinitis to pollen, allergic wheezing, allergies, altered bowel habits, anal itching, anal pain, anemia, angular cheilitis, animal bite, ankle injury, ankle instability, ankle pain, ankle sprain, ankle strain, anorexia, anxiety, aphthous ulcers, arm pain, arm sprain, arm strain, arm weakness, arthralgia, asthma, asthma flares, asthmatic bronchitis, b12 deficiency anemia, back muscle injury, back muscle pain, back pain, bedbugs, bee sting allergy, bee stings, behavior concern, behavioral disorders, benign prostatic hyperplasia, bereavement, bilateral knee pain, birth control counseling, birthmark, bleeding hemorrhoids, blister, blocked tear duct, blood in eye, blood in stool, blood pressure screening, blood test, blurred vision, breast discharge, breast lump, bright red blood per rectum, bronchitis, bruising, burns, camp physicals, cancer prevention, cancer screening, cardiovascular disease, celiac diarrhea, celiac disease, cellulitis, cerumen removal, chemistry blood panel, chest pain, chlamydia, choking sensation, cholesterol disorders, cholesterol management, chronic abdominal pain, chronic bronchitis, chronic cough, chronic diarrhea, chronic disease management, chronic fatigue, chronic migraines, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic pain, chronic sinus infection, claudication, cognitive impairment, cold intolerance, cold sore, college health.