Expertise in
10
conditions
Expertise in
10
conditions
Office
2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 400, 
West Columbia, SC 

Overview

Gerald Fortuna is a Vascular Surgeon in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Fortuna is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Vascular Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MO

Hospital Affiliations

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
Trident Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Office
2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 400, West Columbia, SC 29169
Other Locations
Pace Health Services Inc.
1327 Ashley River Rd Ste B, Charleston, SC 29407

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gerald Fortuna

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gerald Fortuna?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Gerald Fortuna by calling their office at 803-936-7095. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Gerald Fortuna a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gerald Fortuna is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carotid Artery Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Gerald Fortuna specialize in?

While Dr. Gerald Fortuna is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Arterial Embolism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.

Does Dr. Gerald Fortuna participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Gerald Fortuna has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carotid Artery Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Gerald Fortuna's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Gerald Fortuna accept my insurance?

Dr. Gerald Fortuna accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-936-7095 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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