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Dr. Wilbert Fortson M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Maternal & Fetal Medicine
5354 Reynolds St Suite 422 Savannah GA, 31405About
Dr. Wilbert Fortson is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Decatur, GA. Dr. Fortson specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Fortson can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Fortson can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1991
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Gestational Diabetes
- Fibroids
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
Dr. Wilbert Fortson M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2665 N Decatur Rd Suite 750
2665 N Decatur Rd Suite 750 -Decatur, GA 30033Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ashmed Vazquez M.D.5354 REYNOLDS ST STE 304 SAVANNAH GA 31405
- Dr. Gregory Knox Whitaker MD800 E 70th St Savannah GA 31405
- Dr. Michael Joseph Jackson MD5311 Paulsen St Savannah GA 31405
- Dr. Andrew Tucker M.D.5354 REYNOLDS STREET SAVANNAH GA 31405
- Dr. Gregg Parker M.D.910 E 70th St Savannah GA 31405
- Dr. Lawrence Neil Odom M.D.5353 REYNOLDS ST SAVANNAH GA 31405
Nearest Hospitals
CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT EGLESTONl
1405 CLIFTON ROAD, NE ATLANTA GA 30322EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
1364 CLIFTON ROAD, NE ATLANTA GA 30322KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FRESNOl
7300 NORTH FRESNO ST FRESNO CA 93720VALLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
9300 VALLEY CHILDRENS PLACE MADERA CA 93636