Edgardo Fortuno III, DO

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A Specialist in Palliative Care

Dr. Edgardo Fortuno is an internist with specialty training in palliative medicine. Palliative medicine experts help patients control symptoms caused by any chronic illness – especially life-threatening ones – at any stage. He also assists patients and their loved ones in making complex decisions related to their diagnoses.

Dr. Fortuno helps patients dealing with chronic illnesses manage a variety of unpleasant symptoms, including:

  • Anxiety
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Pain

Dr. Fortuno received his PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Genetics and Development) from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

Speaks: English, Filipino

Specialties

(605) 333-1000

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Hospice & Palliative Medicine: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Residency:
Internal Medicine: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
Medical School:
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, NY

Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine: Hospice & Palliative Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine

Experience & Research

Dr. Fortuno has published over 20 papers on topics ranging from forensic medicine, genetics, developmental biology and immunology.

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Idea of Care

I aim to deliver exceptional whole-person, patient-centered care. As a trained palliative care doctor, my role is to ease my patients’ suffering, both physical and psychosocial, as they deal with a life-limiting illness. Respect for a patient’s autonomy is of utmost importance to me, and I act as their advocate as they navigate the health care system.

Personal Interests

Dr. Fortuno enjoys tennis, volleyball, hiking, backpacking and trying hole-in-the-wall restaurants. His personal academic interests include end-of-life issues, high-value care, social justice and minority health care, including LGBTQ+ care.

Awards and Distinctions

Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (1996)
Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society (1996)

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