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Summary
Dr. Thomas Fortson treats chronic lung disease, COPD, and COPD with comorbidities, and performs pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing. He practices pulmonology in Columbus, Georgia, and is affiliated with Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center. Dr. Fortson earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency and fellowship at Augusta University in 2015 and 2018, respectively.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Augusta University
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Piedmont Physicians Pulmonology of Columbus
500 18th St Ste A30Columbus, GA 31901 Tel: (706) 571-1182
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 - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Thomas Getzen Fortson
Medical Specialties
Thomas Getzen Fortson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Thomas Getzen Fortson has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Thomas Getzen Fortson holds an expired medical license in the state of Georgia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Georgia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Augusta University in 2018 and Medical College of Georgia Augusta Univ in 2018.
Residency
Completed their residency at Medical College of Georgia Augusta Univ in 2015 and Medical College of Georgia in 2014.
Internship
Completed their internship at Medical College of Georgia Augusta Univ in 2012.
Medical School
Graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2011.
NPI Number
Thomas Getzen Fortson's NPI number is 1588950596.
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- Which hospitals is Thomas Fortson affiliated with?
- Thomas Fortson is affiliated with Wellstar Mcg Health Medical Center.
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