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Dr. Alvaro Fonseca, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Alvaro Fonseca, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Alvaro Fonseca, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Savannah, GA.
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Dr. Alvaro Fonseca, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 50
Savannah, GA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alvaro Fonseca, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Savannah, GA.

About

Dr. Fonseca graduated from University of Georgia|Medical College of Georgia and completed a residency at Memorial University Medical Center. Dr. Alvaro Fonseca, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Savannah, GA. Dr. Fonseca currently practices at Memorial Health University Physicians - Trauma and Surgical Care and are affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center. Dr. Fonseca has experience treating conditions like Rib Fracture and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fonseca received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Fonseca's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fonseca is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Wound Repair
Ileus
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Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Pleural Effusion
Traumatic Brain Injury
Colectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thyroidectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Open Access POS
    Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
    Pathway-GA HMO
    Pathway X Guided Access-GA
    Pathway X Guided Access-GA HMO
    BlueChoice-GA PPO
    Blue Essential-GA PPO
    Pathway Guided Access Products-GA HMO
    Healthy Support Open Access-GA POS
    Pathway Enhanced (Small Grp)-GA
    Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS
    Blue HSA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    Blue HSA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    BlueChoice-GA HMO
    Blue Choice-GA HMO-POS
    Traditional / Indemnity-GA
    Blue HRA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    BlueChoice Healthcare Plan-GA
    Pathway Products - Pathway Network-GA HMO
    Healthy Support-GA PPO
    Blue Open Access-GA HMO
    Pathway Guided Access-GA
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA HMO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Pathway X (on Exchange)-GA HMO
    BlueChoice-GA POS
    Traditional Health Plan-GA
    Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS
    Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    State Health Network - SHBP-GA
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Memorial Health University Physicians - Trauma and Surgical Care
    4750 Waters Ave Ste 452, Savannah, GA 31404
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Mar 16, 2020
All of them are very nice and answer any questions I may have. Very helpful and knowledgeable of any of my concerns. Would highly recommend them to any family and friends.
Christopher Fudge — Mar 16, 2020
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Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Georgia|Medical College of Georgia
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Memorial University Medical Center
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alvaro Fonseca, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fonseca's profile.

Dr. Fonseca frequently treats the following conditions: Rib Fracture and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alvaro Fonseca, MD is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alvaro Fonseca, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Health University Medical Center

    4700 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA