Dr. William C. Fortson, MD | Columbus, GA | Gastroenterology

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Dr. William Fortson is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. He completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center and brings 46 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Fortson is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Fortson is affiliated with Saint Francis Emory Healthcare and practices in Columbus, Georgia, as well as at Martin Army Community Hospital in Fort Benning. He specializes in treating complex digestive conditions including ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and esophageal cancer. His expertise includes performing upper GI endoscopy, upper gastrointestinal series, and videofluorographic swallowing studies to diagnose and treat digestive disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 stars.

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3.9

31 Ratings
46 years of experience
5 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Ucla Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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Went for second opinion, had an appointment, nurse would not even let me see the doctor. I was told there was nothing they could do for me to go to Emory. Well I did, the problem turns out was a simple remedy, and I had been severely sick for almost three years. I do not have a gallblader and was given a $6.00 perscription at Emory! Are you telling me two gastrointologist here in Columbus could not look at my chart and see I did not have a gallblader, what a disgrace!! The doctors here were mad because I would not take their $2,000.00 perscription my insurance would not cover, tell me who can pay that EVERY month!!

December 11th, 2016

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Dr Fortson was very pleasant to work with. My daughter has anxiety and his mannerism set her at ease. I will be happy to continue to see him when the ...

October 21st, 2015

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Great doctor.

January 7th, 2015

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I had to wait over fives weeks for my appointment. I was not told the office is inside the hospital.I wasted gas driving around the hospital looking for the office. By the time I found the office I was thirty minutes late and my blood pressure high. If this Doctor is so busy, He doesn't need me as a patient. The receptionist did say I could still see the Doctor, I was so hot from the heat outside and angry about not getting the right information, I didn't have any reason to see this Doctor that is so busy.Now I have another appointment with this Doctor. Guess when, next month. I will not be available for this appointment, just as he was not available for me.

July 20th, 2010

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Dr. Fortson had been my GI for over 10 years. I credit him with helping to keep my Crohn's disease under control for most of that time. He can be a bit of an egghead, but who wants a dumb doctor. Just ask him to repeat what he just said in layman's terms and he will. He will be a greatly missed partner in the care of my GI tract.

June 16th, 2009

Dr. William Camp Fortson

2300 Manchester Expy Ste 201Columbus, GA 31904

Tel: (706) 320-2276

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

Martin Army Community Hospital

6600 Van Aalst BlvdFort Benning, GA 31905

Tel: (706) 544-2273


Dr. William Camp Fortson, MD	Chimdi Mfebe, APRN	Stephanie Fields, APRN	Whitney Morgan, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (31 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Columbus , GA	Little Rock , AR	Tempe , AZ	Tallahassee , FL
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University	Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing	Med School: Columbus State University	Med School: Chamberlain University
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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
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Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

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Ucla Medical Center

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Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents UniversityGraduated in 1980

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What languages does Dr. William Fortson speak?: Dr. William Fortson speaks Spanish and English.

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