About
Gary D. Fortner, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California. He began his Family Medicine residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida in 1976 and completed the program in 1979. He holds Diplomat status with the American Board of Family Medicine and membership in the American Board of Family Practice.
Dr. Fortner has practiced family medicine in the Claremore area for over 36 years. He has served on numerous hospital committees and maintains long-standing membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians. His clinical range spans pre-natal and delivery care through geriatrics. He holds a deep passion for preventive medicine, believing that proactive health steps produce the best long-term outcomes physically, mentally, and spiritually. Outside the office, Dr. Fortner enjoys gardening, woodworking, and working on automobiles. He spends time with his wife, two children, and two grandsons. Faith plays an important role in his life, and he participates in Bible study and church events.
Education & Training
Medical School
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California
Residency
Family Medicine, Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida (1976–1979)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Fortner right for?
Dr. Fortner serves patients at every life stage, from expectant mothers through older adults managing complex conditions. Patients with chronic conditions like high blood pressure or high cholesterol benefit from his proactive, prevention-focused approach. He works well with individuals who want a long-term physician who knows their full health history. Adults seeking thorough annual executive physicals with detailed lab reviews and wellness planning find his practice a strong fit. Families who want a single physician relationship across generations, including children and aging parents, fit naturally into his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Fortner treats a broad range of conditions across all age groups. His scope includes sinus infections, fevers, flu, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and chronic conditions. He also provides pre-natal care, women's health and gynecological services, and geriatric care.
Yes. Dr. Fortner holds Diplomat status with the American Board of Family Medicine. He is also a member of the American Board of Family Practice and a long-standing member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Fortner graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida, finishing in 1979.
Dr. Fortner has practiced medicine in the Claremore area for over 36 years. He has deep roots in the community and has cared for multiple generations of local families during that time.
Dr. Fortner holds a long-standing passion for preventive medicine. He believes that proactive health steps produce the best outcomes physically, mentally, and spiritually. Each year, he conducts a comprehensive executive physical to establish a health baseline and track progress toward wellness goals.
Yes. Dr. Fortner includes pre-natal and delivery care within his family medicine scope. His practice spans all life stages, from expectant mothers through geriatric patients.
The annual executive physical runs up to 90 minutes. It includes comprehensive labs covering a complete metabolic panel, complete blood count, hormone panel, and advanced cholesterol profile. Dr. Fortner also performs an EKG, pulmonary function tests, a full family history evaluation, and a detailed review of health risk factors for cancer and heart disease. He closes the visit with a complete explanation of results and a wellness and prevention plan.
Yes. Dr. Fortner makes himself available to members by phone, text, or email 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Members do not need to wait for office hours to ask questions or address urgent health concerns.
Doctor profile last updated September 17, 2026