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Dr. Mark Fontana, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Mark Fontana, MD
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Dr. Mark Fontana, MD is a General Surgeon in Norfolk, VA.
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Dr. Mark Fontana, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Norfolk, VA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Mark Fontana, MD is a General Surgeon in Norfolk, VA.

About

Dr. Fontana graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences. Dr. Mark Fontana, MD is a General Surgeon in Norfolk, VA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Fontana currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital. Dr. Fontana has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fontana received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Fontana's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fontana accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Inguinal Hernia
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Anoscopy
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Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Sentara Surgery Specialists-E. Virginia Beach Blvd
    6251 E Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 300, Norfolk, VA 23502
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 261-5000
  2. 2 Office
    880 Kempsville Rd Ste 1000, Norfolk, VA 23502
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 261-5000
  3. 3 Office
    600 Gresham Dr Fl 6, Norfolk, VA 23507
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 388-6120
  4. 4 Women First OB/GYN PLLC
    1177 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 384-2560

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fontana
3.3
Based on 7 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 12, 2020
Great experience and wonderful surgeon. Did my Gastric Sleeve surgery. Everything went exactly as he explained. Cannot recommend Dr. Fontana enough.
— Oct 12, 2020
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
    1992
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mark Fontana, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fontana's profile.

Dr. Fontana frequently treats the following conditions: Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Mark Fontana, MD is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA