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Dr. Mark Fortson, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.4 (14)
Map Pin Small Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Mark Fortson, MD

Dr. Mark Fortson, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Columbus, GA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine and is affiliated with St. Francis - Emory Healthcare. Patients rated Dr. Fortson an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Fortson works at Practice in Columbus, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea and Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Fortson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Southeastern Gastroenterology Associates PC
    2200 Hamilton Rd Ste B, Columbus, GA 31904 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 655-8800
  2. 2
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    2300 Manchester Expy Ste A201, Columbus, GA 31904 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 243-4550

Hospital Affiliations
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  • St. Francis - Emory Healthcare

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Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Viral Enteritis
Gastritis
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis B
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Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
All Types of Food Poisoning
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Anemia
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Celiac Disease
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Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
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Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
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Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Mark Fortson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1457452591
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Emory University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Mark Fortson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Fortson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Fortson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Fortson has seen patients for Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea and Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Fortson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Fortson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fortson.

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