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Dr. Daniel Fortes, MD

Thoracic Surgery
3.7 (19)
Map Pin Small Marietta, GA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Daniel Fortes, MD

Dr. Daniel Fortes, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Marietta, GA. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Universidade Federal Do Rio De Janeiro, Centro De Ciencias Da Saude, Faculdade De Medicina and is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Fortes an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Fortes works at Wellstar Thoracic Surgery in Marietta, GA with other offices in Austell, GA, Roswell, GA and Douglasville, GA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Fortes' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Wellstar Thoracic Surgery
    61 Whitcher St NE Ste 4120, Marietta, GA 30060 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 424-9732
  2. 2
    Wellstar Thoracic Surgery
    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 202, Austell, GA 30106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 424-9732
  3. 3
    Wellstar Thoracic Surgery
    4500 Hospital Blvd Ste 230, Roswell, GA 30076 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 424-9732
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    Wellstar ENT
    6002 Professional Pkwy Ste 100, Douglasville, GA 30134 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (470) 267-2320
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
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    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

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  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital

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    3.7
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    About Dr. Daniel Fortes, MD

    Specialties
    • Thoracic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Portuguese and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1124037486
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Universidade Federal Do Rio De Janeiro, Centro De Ciencias Da Saude, Faculdade De Medicina
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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