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Dr. James Michael Fortino M.D.

Pediatrician

5/5(6)
1301 Whitney Ave Gretna LA, 70056
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5/5

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Dr. James Fortino is a pediatrician practicing in Gretna, LA. Dr. Fortino is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Fortino diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Fortino can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.

Education and Training

Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1960

University of Mi Med Sch 1960

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 58 years of experience

Dr. James Michael Fortino M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. JAMES FORTINO, MD

1301 Whitney Ave -
Gretna, LA 70056
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Fax: 504-367-0133

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Patient Experience with Dr. Fortino


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Dr. James Michael Fortino M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pediatrician in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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