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Biography

Kimberly Fortier is a certified physician assistant who offers quality surgical care to patients on the Gulf Coast. She welcomes new patients at her office located in Pensacola.

Medical Degree
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Certifications
National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants

Memberships
American Association of Physician Assistants
Medical Association of Physician Assistants

Medical Interest
Surgery
Wellness
Preventative Care
 

Meet your Provider

What led you to become a provider or choose your focus of medicine?
I’ve always enjoyed taking care of others.

What about your line of work do you find most rewarding and why?
Giving a patient hope. Being able to earn their trust and walk with them through their journey.

How would a patient describe you?
Friendly, attentive and caring.

In your opinion, what’s the most important factor in a provider-patient relationship?
Trust.

What’s your proudest moment as a provider?
Being able to help a patient through a transition or to a goal they thought was impossible.

What can a patient expect when they have you as a provider?
Timely, compassionate care and 110% of my effort to help them feel better and recover.

What do you find most encouraging about the work that you do?
That I can show people that the medical community cares despite what may stand in the way of that.

What are your top priorities with every patient you see?
Timeliness and education. The more a patient understands their disease the more empowered they are to do something about it.

Describe one of the top ways you ensure each patient receives the quality, personal health care he/she deserves.
To listen to them and not rush through their visit.

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