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Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 53
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Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Bismarck, ND
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bismarck, ND.

About

Dr. Fortney graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1999 and completed a residency at Dean A McGee Eye Inst-U Okla. Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bismarck, ND and has 27 years experience. Dr. Fortney's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fortney is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Entropion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Entropion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Ectropion of Eyelid
Senile Cataracts
Corneal Ulcer
Cataract
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Squamous Blepharitis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Eye Pain
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Visual Field Defects
Diabetic Retinopathy
Blepharitis
Retinal Hemorrhage
Keratitis
Ocular Hypertension
Eyelid Disorders
Corneal Diseases
Tear Duct Disorders
Iridocyclitis
Brow Ptosis
Blocked Tear Duct
Dry Eyes
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Uveitis
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Staphyloma Posticum
Tear Duct Surgery
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Miosis
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Eye Infections
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Eye Cancer
Glaucoma Surgery
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Chalazion
Macular or Retinal Edema
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Strabismus
Stye
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Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Vascular Disease
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Dakota Eye Institute P.C.
    200 S 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58504
    Monday
    07:30 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 Office
    3119 N 14th St, Bismarck, ND 58503
    Monday
    07:30 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  3. 3 Dakota Surgery & Laser Center
    430 E Sweet Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  4. 4 Sanford Health West Dickinson Clinic
    2615 Fairway St, Dickinson, ND 58601

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Fortney communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Fortney offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Fortney offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Fortney have free onsite parking?
53 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Fortney offer weekend visits?
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Does Dr. Fortney offer evening visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fortney's profile.

Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD is affiliated with CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck, CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center and Sanford Medical Center Bismarck.

Yes, Dr. Aaron Fortney, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    1999
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    2000
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Dean A McGee Eye Inst-U Okla
    2003
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck

    900 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND

  • CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson

    2500 Fairway St, Dickinson, ND

  • Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center

    601 East St N, Elgin, ND

  • Sanford Medical Center Bismarck

    300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND

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