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Dr. Richard Fortunato, DO

General Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Richard Fortunato, DO
3.3 (27 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Fortunato, DO is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Dr. Richard Fortunato, DO

General Surgery* Age 49
Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Fortunato, DO is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA.

About

Dr. Fortunato graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Richard Fortunato, DO is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Fortunato currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with ACMH Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital and West Penn Hospital. Dr. Fortunato has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fortunato received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Fortunato's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fortunato is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
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)
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Urinary Bladder Reconstruction
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Thrombectomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
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    Open Access Plus
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  • Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
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    Options PPO
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
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    Choice Plus POS
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
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  • Select
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Allegheny General Hospital
    320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 359-3901
  2. 2 Maria J. Sunseri M.D. LLC
    4815 Liberty Ave Ste M2, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 578-5539
  3. 3 Maria J. Sunseri M.D. LLC
    4815 Liberty Ave Ste M2, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 578-5572
  4. 4 Health Plus Wellness Pavilion Clinical Lab
    12311 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 15090
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 359-3901

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fortunato
3.3
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (9)

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Dec 23, 2024
Dr. Fortunato is smart, hardworking, selfless, and confident, but in a caring way. He is extraordinarily dedicated to his work.
— Dec 23, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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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. Richard Fortunato, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fortunato's profile.

Dr. Fortunato frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Fortunato, DO is affiliated with ACMH Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital and West Penn Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Fortunato, DO holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • ACMH Hospital

    1 Nolte Dr, Kittanning, PA

  • Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

  • West Penn Hospital

    4800 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA