Summary

Dr. Gerald Fortuna is a vascular surgeon with expertise in critical care medicine and general surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at Keesler Medical Center. With 27 years of experience, Dr. Fortuna has developed comprehensive skills in treating complex vascular conditions and providing critical care services.

Dr. Fortuna practices at multiple locations across South Carolina, including facilities in Swansea, West Columbia, Columbia, and Murrells Inlet. He specializes in treating venous insufficiency, varicose veins, and stasis dermatitis. His expertise includes performing doppler ultrasounds, ankle-brachial index tests, and radiofrequency ablation procedures for varicose veins. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 27 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • Keesler Medical Center
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Gerald Richard Fortuna has 6 locations

Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center - Suite 400

2728 Sunset Boulevard Suite 400Swansea, SC 29160

Lexington Medical Center Main Campus

2720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast

120 Gateway Corporate BlvdColumbia, SC 29203

Lexington Cardiology

2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 300West Columbia, SC 29169
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Lexington Cardiology Northeast

3016 Longtown Commons Dr Ste 300Columbia, SC 29229
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

4070 Highway 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

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Dr. Gerald Richard Fortuna JR., MDMichele Lynn OharaAllison P WatkinsDwayne Randolph Alleyne
Vascular SurgeryNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
4.9 
27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Swansea , SCColumbia , SCColumbia , SCColumbia , SC
Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gerald Richard Fortuna

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Ambetter
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Health
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • Select Health of South Carolina - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gerald Richard Fortuna has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gerald Richard Fortuna has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care (surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Dr. Gerald Richard Fortuna holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Keesler Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 2000 and University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. Fortuna's NPI number is 1447479829.

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Dr. Gerald Fortuna's office is located at 2728 Sunset Boulevard Suite 400, Swansea, SC, 29160.
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