About Elizabeth Fortin, MD
Dr. Fortin is a member of the Neuro-ophthalmology Service who specializes in disorders affecting the optic pathways, the extraocular muscles, the neuro-muscular junction, and central nervous system conditions affecting vision.
Clinical Interests:
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Mass. Eye and Ear at Malden
578 Main St.
Suite 102
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: 781-321-6544
Mass. Eye and Ear
243 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-523-7900
Medical Education
- MD, University of Sherbrooke Medical School
- Fellowship, Massachusetts Eye & Ear
American Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Care 65
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Managed Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Partners Plus
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan - other
- Medicare ACO - ACD
- Medicare ACO - PBO
- Tufts Health Plan
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Research
Dr. Fortin is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and neuro-ophthalmologist who conducts research on diseases affecting the optic nerve including optic neuritis, non arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), and giant cell arteritis (GCA). She also has a research interest in diseases affecting the neuro-muscular junction and extraocular muscles, including myasthenia gravis and thyroid eye disease. Dr. Fortin is working to improve the diagnosis and management of these conditions, which can have a significant impact on patient’s visual functioning and quality of life.
Publications
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Caron-Cantin M, Cestari DM, Fortin E. Clinical and radiologic approach to 'typical' versus antibody-related optic neuritis. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2019 Nov; 30(6):412-417.
Seay M, Fortin E, Digre K. Great Conversations: Dr. Barrett Katz. J Neuroophthalmol. 2019 Sep; 39(3):e13-e14.
Fortin E, Heller HM, Lyons J, Prasad S. Bilateral optic neuritis from acute HIV infection. Neurol Clin Pract. 2019 Jun; 9(3):e19-e21.
Li Z, Cestari DM, Fortin E. Thyroid eye disease: what is new to know? Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2018 Nov; 29(6):528-534.
Fortin E, Cestari DM, Weinberg DH. Ocular myasthenia gravis: an update on diagnosis and treatment. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2018 Nov; 29(6):477-484.