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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He is very friendly and professional. Because he did a great job and his staff I made them monster cookies. God Bless, Lona Moos
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr did a good exam and I understand his explanation and recommendations for eye drops. I will see him again next year
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
He is awesome!! Easy to talk with and very caring.
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
Very professional. Explained everything thoroughly
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
Always great to to visit
(4 months ago)
Oct-2025
Direct and to the point. Explained everything good.
(5 months ago)
Aug-2025
He gives excellent service, friendly and very informative about the procedures
(7 months ago)
Jul-2025
I really appreciate his explanation of what he finds with my eyes
(7 months ago)
Jul-2025
Was very nice and professional I'd highly recommend him
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.
He is very friendly and professional. Because he did a great job and his staff I made them monster cookies. God Bless, Lona Moos
Dr did a good exam and I understand his explanation and recommendations for eye drops. I will see him again next year
He is awesome!! Easy to talk with and very caring.
Very professional. Explained everything thoroughly
Always great to to visit
Direct and to the point. Explained everything good.
He gives excellent service, friendly and very informative about the procedures
I really appreciate his explanation of what he finds with my eyes
Was very nice and professional I'd highly recommend him
We think he is a great doctor,