Dr. Tonya Fordham
Family Medicine
baxley, GA
24 years experience female
Locations
doctors of compassionate services
baxley, GA
Phone
Insurances accepted
AFLAC
Alliance Health
Amerigroup
Assurant Inc
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
Bankers Life and Casualty Company
Alliance Health
Coventry Health Care
Cigna
Aetna
CarePlus Health Plan
CHAMPUS
Great-West Life Assurance Company
First Choice Healthcare
Combined Insurance Company of America
Great-West Healthcare
Humana Insurance Company
Medicaid
Medicare
Tricare
WellCare Health Plans
UnitedHealthcare
Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company
About
Bio
Family medicine. I love skiing water and snow, swimming, family, hiking and horses
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
- Select Specialities -
Licenses
United States: Georgia
Doctor Q&A
224 Answers
83 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes, but be careful.: These products are over the counter and therefore loosely regulated. But in the right formulation kojic acid exfoliates the dead skin which is needed... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Not usually : Any drug can interfere with normal functions of the body. I would suggest stooping med and talking to your doctor and see how things return in the ab... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: There are many factors affecting menstruation
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: The thrush can be worsening from an over growth of candida from the results of the antibiotic. You need to see your doctor and if concerned have them ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
First month: Hope you achieve a viable healthy pregnancy soon. Keep in touch with your doctor.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes see a doctor: Tension in the muscles can cause pain in the chest muscles, although this could be from more troubling reasons and you should see a doctor soon. I hop... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Meat: Yes tuna and sardines count. I hope all is well.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Irritation : So could be allergic, foreign body, burn or any other form of irritation . I hope you are better soon and see a doctor to see cause if irritation so ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
See your doctor.: Tightness could be from infection or from shunt movement or If a new placement then skin may need to have time for the skin to.make room.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: These can cause a swollen lymph node although there are many other causes of swollen lymph nodes. You need to seek advice from a physician either loca... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: Ibuprofen causes gi irritation and this can flare most intestinal issues. Although usually in small infrequent doses may be ok. For specific questions... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: Need plenty of fluids to avoid renal damage and headaches are common. Good luck in your work outs and use creatine wisely as a suppliment.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: The Accutane can affect the health of your hair and it can take up to a year for the health to improve. Moisturizing shampoo and avoid over processing... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Pain. nausea. fatugu: Once an ectopic pregnancy has been established pain will develop in pelic area and a usually fatigue and breast pain usually occurs
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Need to include all.: White phenomenon is real and needs treatment but readings outside the office can help direct treatment.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Stress: This could be from the friction causing herpes flares. You can have a blood test or a scraping from the lesions to see if type 1 or 2 simplex. May tak... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
What did culture say: If culture ok then need a abdominal , pelvic cat scan and a more detailed history.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Not likely: A pill only five hours off should not of caused this break through bleeding. Could you of missed more pills or taken a medicine that interfered with t... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Fluids: Increasing water and good sleep along with allergy avoidance are great practices for improving eye darkness. There are many creams to pull fluid int I... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Exercise : 30 minutes per day at least. Eat small frequent meals with plenty of protein. I hope this helps and all is well with you.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: Hot flashes headaches and nausea main complaints and should resolve after medicine. I hope you are well.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Seek doctor: Need to look at the rectum for infection, cyst or years as it can cause this type of discomfort and may need emg if there appears to be some muscle we... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Continue to follow: Sound good and should be ok just continue to see your ob doctor. I hope all is well with you.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Urinalysis : A urine test would confirm if this is actually blood or just sediments. I hope you are well.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Need to see a doctor: This could be infectious, neurological or hormonal and a more detailed history and physical needed for a more accurate opinion. I hope this is helpful... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: They can ultram and or have you take 2 of the oxycodone ar the same time or increase the strength of your xoycidine. I hope you feel better soon.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Not sure: Is it appearing smaller, less red and has it drained any. If still present need to see a physician. I hope you feel better soon.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Need help : Seek a doctor there are medicines to help you develop mature embryos and help you release then aa well. There are fertility specialist that can help y... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Not really: This can occur either way if recurs seek a doctor for wide excision. Otherwise you shaved a mole without a doctor. I all is well and this helped.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
40 weeks: So close to the new year that you could be having the first baby of 2016. Hope this helps good luck and congratulations
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Many products : Any exfoliating cream followed by whitening creams should give temporary and hopefully permanent results. Hope this helps.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
No: An infectious process like appendicitis would not resolve with rest. More than likely this will be back/spine related. More help could be offered with... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
No?: I assume you ODD is obsession defiant disorder. There isn't a clear relationship although the environment seems to play a in ODD.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Make up make up: Once a sore is formed it has to heal and it takes longer than 24 hours.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Irregular: Would need more details to give you an informed opinion. In young women many things can throw your menses off course. Are you sexually active, any me... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
As it should : Once you stop bleaching agents your skin color should return to your natural coloring.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Ok: This happens from time to time in pregnancy from hormones and baby position. Check with your on to rule out infection but usually this is not a proble... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
What part: More details of where the lopsided area is could better help discuss differentials.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
I've broken my collarbone, what's the best pain relief? also i hear it pop sometimes, shall i worry?
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Lots on the market: Seek a more detailed consult fir options and avoid heavy lifting with the arm with the fractured collarbone.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
No: May be slight discomfort during the procedure and results vary depending k skin type and type of laser used. Look at the clonics/spa personal results... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Depends on cause: Botox causes muscle laxity and this correct some age facial droop and sagging. See a verified Botox doctor and see there plan for your exact condition... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: You need to seek out a more detailed consult with more history and physical details. I hope all is well with you soon.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
See a doctor : Cramps may represent electrolyte imbalances or dehydration or infection and these can be detrimental to your pregnancy. See a doctor as soon as possib... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
This is safe: As long as she is taking her servings of formula and you keep supplying different foods to see when she may be willing to take them again. It is norma... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Side effect : Once the meds are out of your system in six to 8 hours itching should resolve. Redt shoyld help. I hope you feel better soon.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
period or tear: Could be having uterine bleeding again or could have a tear or abrasion from intercourse. If bleeding persists or pain seek a n exam by a doctor. I ho... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Yes: Can be many reasons why. Weight gain from you and extra adipose layer, laxity of muscles from hormones and inactivity if you decrease acrivity or gas.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Nerve issue: Need to see your doctor to see if nerve from back or from peripheral neuropathy. I hope you feel better soon.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
See a doctor: A hands on exam and some testing needs to be completed to sew what is causing this persistent pain . See your doctor and I hope you feel better soon.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Need more informatio: Any fever, any urinary accidents, any odor? Can seek a more detailed consult on healthtap or a local doctor.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
2
Recommendations
196
Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Fordham is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Fordham is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you! My doctor never responds on time when I inquire about this and I was not made aware of this so thank you! So much.
HealthTap member
This made me feel good. Thanks! Dr. Tonya Fordham thank you very much. We will do as you say and will see the result. once agaon thank you very much.
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you so much !! I can't wait !! It's my first pregnancy <3
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, WV
MD
Residency
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Awards
Grand Master Rx Editor, First Place, National - Winter
2015
Most Influential, Second Place, Georgia - Spring
2015
Thought Leader, First Place, Savannah Region - Spring
2015
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
Answer emailed
in 24 hours or less