Overview
Peter Fortkort is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Florence, South Carolina.
Dr. Fortkort is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506
300 W 27th St, Lumberton, NC 28358
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. Peter T. Fortkort
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter T. Fortkort?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter T. Fortkort by calling their office at 843-777-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter T. Fortkort a top-rated expert for Hypertensive Heart Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter T. Fortkort is classified as an Advanced expert for Hypertensive Heart 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. Peter T. Fortkort specialize in?
While Dr. Peter T. Fortkort is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Nephrosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Peter T. Fortkort participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter T. Fortkort has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertensive Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Peter T. Fortkort's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter T. Fortkort accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter T. Fortkort accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-777-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Enlarged LiverDr. Fortkort isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Fortkort isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Fortkort isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Fortkort isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Acute CystitisDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- CellulitisDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- COVID-19Dr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- DehydrationDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- DeliriumDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- EpilepsyDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- FaintingDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastrostomyDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart FailureDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangitisDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Memory LossDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- Morning SicknessDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- NecrosisDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PneumoniaDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- RhabdomyolysisDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyolysis.
- SepsisDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- StrokeDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Fortkort isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.