John C. Fortney
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John C. Fortney is a leading health services researcher whose work centers on health equity, women’s health, and the intersection of mental health with surgical care. His major contributions focus on understanding and addressing racial and mental health disparities in gynecologic surgery, particularly within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Fortney’s landmark study, “Contributors to Racial Disparities in Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy in the US Department of Veterans Affairs” (23 citations), identified that Black women with uterine fibroids are significantly less likely than white women to receive minimally invasive hysterectomy, highlighting systemic inequities in surgical access. Expanding this line of inquiry, his work “Association of Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Receipt of Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy for Uterine Fibroids” (16 citations) revealed that mental health conditions like depression and PTSD further reduce the likelihood of receiving less invasive procedures. By documenting these disparities, Fortney has provided critical evidence for policy changes and clinical interventions aimed at ensuring equitable, high-quality care for all veterans. His research is essential reading for students and scholars interested in health disparities, women’s health, and the role of mental health in surgical outcomes.
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