Michael T. Fortson
Experienced in Hypothyroidism

Dr. Michael T. Fortson

Family Medicine
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Primary Care Of Summerhill
572 Hank Aaron Dr, Ste 3200, 
Atlanta, GA 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Hypothyroidism
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Primary Care Of Summerhill
572 Hank Aaron Dr, Ste 3200, 
Atlanta, GA 
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Overview

Michael Fortson, MD, is board certified in family medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Fortson has been in private practice in the metro Atlanta area for over 20 years. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians.

Dr. Fortson takes a special interest in preventative medicine and the management of chronic diseases, including the treatment of hypertension, diabetes, and high blood cholesterol.

In his spare time, Dr. Fortson enjoys spending time with friends and family. As a Georgia native, he enjoys learning about local history, hiking, kayaking, and exploring the beautiful North Georgia mountains.

Dr. Fortson welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans.

Dr. Fortson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Chronic Cough.

Graduate Institution
Medical College Of Georgia, 1989
Residency
St. Vincent's Medical Center, Family Medicine, 1992
Specialties
Family Medicine
Licenses
Family Medicine in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Piedmont Hospital, Inc
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Alliant Health
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  • PPO
Ambetter
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Anthem
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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CareSource
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Cigna
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Highmark
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Humana
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Kaiser Permanente
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Managed Medicaid
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Medica
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
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  • HMO
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Premera Blue Cross
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Western Sky Community Care
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Locations

Piedmont Primary Care of Summerhill
572 Hank Aaron Dr, Ste 3200, Atlanta, GA 30312
Call: 678-631-3722
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