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Dr. James Fortune, MD

Dr. James Fortune, MD

General Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. James Fortune, MD is a general surgeon in Southaven, MS and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto and Methodist University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

7900 Airways Blvd Bldg C6 Southaven, MS 38671

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Dr. Fortune's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fortune

3.4

19 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
58%
58%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
37%
37%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Kandice Whitby – Oct 30, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy Miller – Jul 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
George Harris in Olive Branch, MS – Jan 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Arlington, TN – May 12, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sharon Valentine in Southaven, MS – Jul 15, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lakesha Williams in Nesbit, Ms – Jan 22, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Fortune, MD is a general surgeon in Southaven, MS and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baptist Memorial...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1971
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Locations

Practice

Office7900 Airways Blvd Bldg C6 Southaven, MS 38671
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Methodist University Hospital

    1265 Union Ave
    Memphis, TN 38104
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto

    7601 Southcrest Pkwy
    Southaven, MS 38671

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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