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Office
1136 Cleveland Ave
Suite 300
East Point, GA 30344Phone+1 404-768-9350Fax+1 404-768-2530
Education & Training
- Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1977 - 1981
- Alameda Health System-Highland HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1976 - 1977
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 1976
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1983 - 2025
- GA State Medical License 1997 - 2025
- NY State Medical License 1992 - 2025
- NC State Medical License 1994 - 2007
- MI State Medical License 1993 - 1998
- IA State Medical License 1985 - 1988
- IL State Medical License 1986 - 1987
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion EHR, Practice Fusion, Inc., 2011-2013
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsMultiple myeloma in a patient with hoarseness, dysphagia, aspiration, and cervical lymphadenopathyJames K. Fortson, Ahmad Nuriddin, Freda D McCarter, Vernon J. Henderson, Vijaykumar G. Patel
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2004-04-01 - 47 citationsA fatal outcome from rhinocerebral mucormycosis after dental extractions: A case reportJone Kim, James K. Fortson, Harold E. Cook
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2001-06-01 - 14 citationsOtolaryngologic manifestations of orbital pseudotumors.James K. Fortson, Stanley M. Shapshay, John J. Weiter, Charles W. Vaughan, M. Stuart Strong
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 1980-08-01
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