Overview
Stephen Fortson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pell City, Alabama.
Dr. Fortson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Variegate Porphyria, Hereditary Coproporphyria, Porphyria, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Fortson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fortson is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
70 Plaza Dr, Pell City, AL 35125
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen B. Fortson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen B. Fortson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen B. Fortson by calling their office at 205-814-9284. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen B. Fortson a top-rated expert for Variegate Porphyria?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen B. Fortson is classified as an Advanced expert for Variegate Porphyria, 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. Stephen B. Fortson specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen B. Fortson is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Variegate Porphyria, Hereditary Coproporphyria, and Porphyria. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Stephen B. Fortson accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen B. Fortson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-814-9284 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.
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- Advanced
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Familial HypertensionDr. Fortson isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Hereditary CoproporphyriaDr. Fortson isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Coproporphyria.
- HypertensionDr. Fortson isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- PneumoniaDr. Fortson isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- PorphyriaDr. Fortson isAdvanced. Learn about Porphyria.
- Variegate PorphyriaDr. Fortson isAdvanced. Learn about Variegate Porphyria.
- Experienced
- Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)Dr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP).
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AnemiaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- ApoplexyDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Autoerythrocyte SensitivityDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.
- BullaeDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- CarbuncleDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- CellulitisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- CirrhosisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- COVID-19Dr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- DehydrationDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- DementiaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- DysgraphiaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Dysgraphia.
- EmphysemaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EmpyemaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- EndoscopyDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)Dr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Erectile Dysfunction (ED).
- FaintingDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Food AllergyDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Food Allergy.
- GAPO SyndromeDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about GAPO Syndrome.
- Gardner-Diamond SyndromeDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Gardner-Diamond Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastrostomyDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- Grass AllergyDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Heart FailureDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HepatitisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatocerebral DegenerationDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Hepatocerebral Degeneration.
- High CholesterolDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- HypothyroidismDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- InsomniaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Liver FailureDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangitisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Movement DisordersDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Multiple System AtrophyDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Multiple System Atrophy.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- NecrosisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Neurotoxicity SyndromesDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Neurotoxicity Syndromes.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OpisthotonosDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Opisthotonos.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PericarditisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Primary Immunodeficiency (PID)Dr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Primary Immunodeficiency (PID).
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- PurpuraDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Purpura.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- RhabdomyolysisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyolysis.
- RingwormDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Ringworm.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
- SepsisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- SinusitisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- SpasticityDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- VertigoDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- XanthomaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Xanthoma.