Dr. Florenda L. Fortner M.D., Geriatrician
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Dr. Florenda L. Fortner M.D.

Internist

3/5(48)
5535 Grand Boulevard Suite C New Port Richey Florida, 34652
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3/5

About

Florenda Fortner, MD, obtained her medical degree in 1999 from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. She then continued to complete her residency for internal medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and fellowship for geriatric medicine at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. For four years in a row, from 2007 to 2010, the Consumers Research Council of America recognized Dr. Fortner as 'America's Top Physician.' She is a member of the American Pain Society, American Medical Association, Florida Geriatric Society, and American Medical Directors Association. Fortner says providing affordable care and dedication to patient care are instrumental to her success. Today, she practices internal medicine at the Internal Medicine and Clinical Geriatric Center; and Community Hospital in New Port Richey, Florida.

Education and Training

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine MD

American University of The Caribbean; Plymouth, Montserrat 1999

Board Certification

Internal Medicine

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 25 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Geriatrics

Awards

  • 'America's Top Physician,' Consumer's Research Council of America, 2007 to 2010   
  • 'Certificate of Appreciation,' Alzheimers Family Organization, 2007   
  • 'Department Award for Excellence in Ambulatory Care,' Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, 2003   

Treatments

  • Neck Pain
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Pain
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Fellowships

  • Shands Hospital, Jacksonville, 2004, Geriatric Medicine

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Pain Society, American Medical Association, Florida Geriatric Society, American Medical Directors Association, American College of Physicians

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Affordable Care, Dedication

Hobbies / Sports

  • Horseback Riding

Dr. Florenda L. Fortner M.D.'s Practice location

5535 Grand Boulevard Suite C -
New Port Richey, Florida 34652
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New patients: 727-841-0700
http://www.drfortner.com/

5535 GRAND BLVD -
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
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New patients: 727-841-0700
Fax: 727-841-6969

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Patient Experience with Dr. Fortner


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Dr. Florenda L. Fortner M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 48 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist 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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