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Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 46
Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD
4.7 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Jamaica, NY.
Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD
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Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 46
Jamaica, NY
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Jamaica, NY.

About

Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Jamaica, NY and has 18 years experience. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2006 and completed a residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. At present, Dr. Fontana received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fontana also speaks Spanish. Dr. Fontana is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Brain Surgery
Cerebral Edema
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Brain Surgery
Cerebral Edema
Chiari's Deformity
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Epidural Hematoma
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Moyamoya Disease
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Piriformis Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Interlaminar Spacer
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotactic Surgery
Stereotaxis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
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    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
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    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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    National Blue High Performance Network
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    Pro Plus Plans EPO
    Total Plans EPO
  • BCBS PPO
    Blue High Performance Network
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • Freedom
    Liberty
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
    8900 Van Wyck Expy, Jamaica, NY 11418
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 206-7001
  2. 2 Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
    8900 Van Wyck Expy, Jamaica, NY 11418
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 206-6601
  3. 3 TJH Medical Services PC
    8906 135th St, Jamaica, NY 11418
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 206-7110
  4. 4 Nassau University Medical Center
    2201 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 296-3876
  5. 5 Office
    17660 Union Tpke Ste 100, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 408-6977
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fontana
4.7
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Mar 26, 2024
She is compassionate and thorough She did surgery on my brother who had bleeding on the brain. We were worried that he would die but she saved him. We the family appreciate everything she did from the surgery to the after care.
Michele BrelandHenry — Mar 26, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tumor fellowship - Neuroscience Institute/Swedish Medical Center
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fontana's profile.

Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

    89 Van Wyck Plz, Jamaica, NY