Dr. Aaron Fortney is a Bismarck native. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Mary in 1995 and a medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine in 1999. Dr. Fortney joined Dakota Eye Institute in 2003 after spending three years at the Dean A. McGee Eye Institute at the University of Oklahoma.
Dr. Aaron Fortney is a Bismarck native. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Mary in 1995 and a medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine in 1999. Dr. Fortney joined Dakota Eye Institute in 2003 after spending three years at the Dean A. McGee Eye Institute at the University of Oklahoma.
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Dr. Courtney is very knowledgeable and compassionate
(4 days ago)
Oct-2026
Very pleased
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Dr Fortney was great and took the time to answer all my questions. All of the employees that I encountered through my pre-appointment time throughout my entire time there were extremely friendly and very knowledgeable.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
I’m always very pleased with Dr Fortney’s professionalism and demeanor.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Explains things clearly,.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Always very thorough and answers all questions.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Very professional and friendly. Answered all the questions I had for him.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Fortney is very thorough and honest.
We appreciate his professionalism and knowledge.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2026
Very attentive. I trust him as he's helped me thru several eye related issues over the years.
Dr. Aaron Fortney is a Bismarck native. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Mary in 1995 and a medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine in 1999. Dr. Fortney joined Dakota Eye Institute in 2003 after spending three years at the Dean A. McGee Eye Institute at the University of Oklahoma.
Dr. Fortney and his wife have two children. He enjoys spending time with his family at the lake, snow skiing, hunting and fishing.
Dr. Courtney is very knowledgeable and compassionate
Very pleased
Dr Fortney was great and took the time to answer all my questions. All of the employees that I encountered through my pre-appointment time throughout my entire time there were extremely friendly and very knowledgeable.
I’m always very pleased with Dr Fortney’s professionalism and demeanor.
Explains things clearly,.
Always very thorough and answers all questions.
Very professional and friendly. Answered all the questions I had for him.
Dr. Fortney is very thorough and honest. We appreciate his professionalism and knowledge.
Very attentive. I trust him as he's helped me thru several eye related issues over the years.
He is wonderful to work with & very caring!!