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James Fortenberry, MD, Pediatrics, Atlanta, GA

JamesDFortenberryMDMCCM, FAAP

Pediatrics Atlanta, GA

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Chief Medical Officer Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

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  • Office

    1575 Northeast Expy NE
    Atlanta, GA 30329
    Phone+1 404-785-1313
    Fax+1 404-785-6233

Summary

  • Dr. James Fortenberry is a pediatrician in Atlanta, GA and is affiliated with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine and has been in practice 33 years. He specializes in pediatric critical care medicine, pediatric cardiac critical care, and hospitalist.

Education & Training

  • Carolinas Medical Center
    Carolinas Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1984 - 1987
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1986 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1990 - 1993
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • COVID-19 Hospitalizations Among GA Children Declining, but Remain Highest Since Start of Pandemic
    COVID-19 Hospitalizations Among GA Children Declining, but Remain Highest Since Start of PandemicJanuary 31st, 2022
  • COVID-19 Vaccine and Younger Children: What You Need to Know
    COVID-19 Vaccine and Younger Children: What You Need to KnowSeptember 23rd, 2021
  • How to Keep Your Kids Safe in Extreme Heat
    How to Keep Your Kids Safe in Extreme HeatJune 19th, 2017
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