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Kimberly Fortner, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Knoxville, TN, University of Tennessee Medical Center

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Knoxville, TN

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

University of Tennessee Medical Center

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  • Office

    University of Tennessee Medical Center
    1924 Alcoa Highway, Box 96
    Knoxville, TN 37920
    Phone+1 865-305-6060
    Fax+1 865-305-2211
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Clinical Expertise

  • Infectious disease, General obstetrics, Vaccination during Pregnancy, Preterm premature rupture of membranes, Maternal and fetal medicine

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2011
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001 - 2005
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityInternship, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001 - 2002
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2008 - 2012
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • 1043 Standardized Patient-Care Protocol for Drug-Use Associated Illness in Pregnancy and Postpartum Decreases Inpatient Adverse Events  
    Lynlee M Wolfe, Kimberly B Fortner, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • 1169 Assessing the Role of Race in Contraceptive Counseling and Postpartum Contraceptive Attainment  
    Kimberly B Fortner, Nikki B Zite, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reactogenicity and Immunogenicity of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (Tdap) in Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women☆  
    Kimberly B Fortner, Geeta K Swamy, M Anthony Moody, Sandra Yoder, Kathryn M Edwards, Emmanuel B Walter, R Phillips Heine, ScienceDirect

Press Mentions

  • UT Medical Center Urging Pregnant Women to Get Vaccinated
    UT Medical Center Urging Pregnant Women to Get VaccinatedSeptember 9th, 2021
  • UT OB/Gyn Says Pregnant Women Can Be Vaccinated as More Studies and Data Show
    UT OB/Gyn Says Pregnant Women Can Be Vaccinated as More Studies and Data ShowAugust 7th, 2021
  • East TN Doctor Says COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe for Women Before, During and After Pregnancy
    East TN Doctor Says COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe for Women Before, During and After PregnancyAugust 5th, 2021
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Committees

  • Committee Member, ACOG Zika Expert Group 2016 - Present
  • Member, Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Sign Language (American)

Hospital Affiliations