James E Fortune Md's Online Review Report Card

In 1988 I was back in the e.r. for the 2nd nite. The lady was rude and told me I shouldn't expect to be cured overnight. My husband made me stay. When I was taken back, they found I had lost massive blood bleeding internally. Dr Fortune was there checking on a patient. He acted fast. The family had been called in because I wouldn't live through the night. He did everything possible and kept me alive. I survived. He was so sweet and kind to me. I owe him my life🙏❣️

I love Dr. Fortune and his staff!! I had a minor surgery the first part of November. Procedure was explain well and I was put to ease. My two follow up appointments were a breeze and I always get a good laugh with Dr Fortune and his staff. I wish he was my primary care physician. I had a concern the other day, a month after my surgery mind you, and they were quick to get me in and make sure everything was A-OK! I can’t say enough good things about the whole group!

I was sent to Desoto baptist for surgery to remove my appendix. Dr Fortune was my surgeon. Most doctors, especially surgeons have ZERO bedside manner. He took the time to explain things to me and my husband. I knew what to expect before, during and after surgery. He was amazing!!

Dr. Fortune cared for my grandmother multiply time over the past year. Every visit he kept us well informed on her care. He also did everything to keep her from having surgery which she was glad to have a doctor who cared about his patient than just cutting on them.

I've known Dr Fortune since he was in Medical school at UT. He preformed a double hernia operation with complications. Dr Fortune is, very simply, the best man in his field. I would never trust anyone else.

This man needs to retire. My mom went into the ER and after hearing her condition over the phone he said she needed to be discharged. After 10 hours he finally came and looked at her and said her condition was serious and she needed surgery that only a specialist could perform. He had only approved Tylenol for pain at this point. When I tried to speak to him about my mother's care, he basically dismissed me. He has zero bedside manner and doesn't know what he is talking about. More than anything, he wants to discharge patients so he doesn't have to deal with them. If Dr. Fortune is the doctor on call, do yourself a favor and go on to the next hospital.

He tells you what you need to know and what to do. I went to have my scar look at my him and he told me everything I needed to know. I as a General rule I don’t like taking pills and he didn’t offer and didn’t have to decline

Dr. Fortune is one of the worst physicians I have seen. After many amputations he refuses to give pain medication. Very sad when the physician enjoys torturing and suffering of his patients.

I went to the emergency room for an infection. The ER doc sought a surgical consult, who admitted me to the hospital before tests were even done. The surgeon to whom I was assigned, Dr James Fortune, of Southaven, MS, finally came to see me (the following morning about 10 am, after not permitting me food or drink all the previous day and all night). When I sought explanation for his care plan...which including keeping me 2 or 3 more days on IV antibiotics, even though bloodwork showed my infection was not systemic..not affecting my blood counts at all. I was to be kept NPO (no food or drink at all) until I was discharged "just in case" (even though I was not a surgical candidate based on the CT). When I pressed him on this, he told me things were on my CT report that were not. (I have a copy of the report). When I pressed on that issue, he leaned in, way too close for my comfort (after I had already asked him to step back), and said "Look, you got enough reserves to last you" (yep. I'm over weight)....at which point, I said "oh no..you're fired...leave." He began to walk away, and then stopped, turned around and began talking again. "All I'm saying is.." and I began shouting over him "Leave! Leave!" That last comment served no purpose other than to embarrass me, so that I would shut up and be compliant. Additionally, he never took the time to examine me himself, at any point. I ran, not walked, out of the hospital and sought care at a different place. That doctor wrote me a prescription for a week of antibiotics and said my infection was essentially resolved. I will be filing reports of Dr Fortunes unprofessional conduct with the state and hospital boards.

I went to the emergency room for an infection. The ER doc sought a surgical consult, from Dr Fortune, who admitted me before tests were even performed. He finally came to see me the following morning about 10 am, after not permitting me food or drink all the previous day and all night. When I sought explanation for his care plan...which including keeping me 2 or 3 more days on IV antibiotics, even though bloodwork showed my infection was not systemic. I was also to be kept NPO (no food or drink at all) until I was discharged "just in case" (even though I was not a surgical candidate based on the CT). When I pressed him on this, he told me things were on my CT report that were not. (I have a copy of the report). When I pressed on that issue, he leaned in, way too close for my comfort after I had already asked him to step back, and said "Look, you got enough reserves to last you.." (yes. I am fat). He is abusive. Run away, don't walk.